Senior Scientist
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$ 96500 - 144700
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Job Description
Illumina Laboratory Services (ILS) is an exciting and rewarding organization that applies Illuminas core sequencing and array technology to sustain existing Illuminas service offering while driving implementation of new assays and technologies into clinical laboratory service offering. ILS works cross functionally to meet customer demands while also exploring new offerings within the clinical space. The Sr. Scientist role in the development and validation team of Illumina Laboratory Services will work on the development and validation of a wide range of workflows and processes for clinical and research use in the genomics and multiomics spaces. This role will work closely with the automation development software development bioinformatics process engineering quality assurance and operations groups. This role also will be involved in a crossfunctional crosssite collaborative team to transfer new tests and improve existing tests in Illuminas clinical laboratory write technical documents and plan/execute experiments for use in development studies and validations. The ideal candidate will be able to lead appropriate multidisciplinary investigations and resolve technical problems have experience interfacing with cross functional teams and familiarity with the regulatory standards of clinical laboratory environment. In addition experience in molecular biology methods for nucleic acid applications and sequencing are required.
Responsibilities:
Support development and validation efforts in CLIA CAP and ISO13485 compliant environment.
Lead laboratory experiments design and execution analyze data and write development and validation plans/reports as appropriate.
Ability to apply DOE methods and collect requirements plan activities and contribute to budget of allocated project scope and prioritization of activities/assignments to supporting team members.
Facilitate the transfer of NGS and/or Array technologies from development to the CLIA laboratory.
Collaborate with crossfunctional groups including QA Software Bioinformatics Process/Automation engineers Supply chain and Operations to launch new workflows and improve existing lab processes.
Support and provide guidance on technical issue resolution.
Work across a wide range of technologies such as sample preparation library prep and nextgeneration sequencing.
Support in training laboratory staff on new workflows/protocols.
Be a technical and integration representative for Operations on cross functional initiatives.
Support and troubleshoot existing processes and may provide guidance on potential enhancements as appropriate.
All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed essential functions to this position; however business conditions may require reasonable accommodation for additional tasks and responsibilities.
Requirements:
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 3 years and a Masters degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology Genomics Genetics or Biochemistry with experience in a laboratory environment performing research or development activities in an academic or industrial setting is preferred
Knowledge and handson skills working with a variety of molecular techniques such as NGS PCR and microarrays.
Excellent skills in experimental design implementation troubleshooting and data analysis.
Demonstrated ability for technical proficiency scientific creativity and independent thought.
Ability to quickly learn new scientific technologies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Adept at creating presentations tailored to a specific audience. Able to develop technical documents including work instructions.
Detailoriented organized and selfmotivated.
Collaborative in nature and a desire to be part of a fastpaced dynamic crossfunctional environment.
Clinical experience developing or validating assays (IVD LDT and/or CDx) in a regulated environment.
Background/expertise in Sequencing noninvasive prenatal testing proteomics methylation single cell or oncology preferred.
Experience with design controls risk management and change management preferred.
Prior experience with study design for validations/verifications preferred.
Handson experience with nextgeneration sequencing technologies is strongly preferred.
Experience with automation / liquid handling robots (e.g. Tecan Hamilton Eppendorf) is desirable.
Knowledge of NGS secondary analysis and data analysis software tools such as JMP or R desirable.
At Illumina we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation Illumina has always been rooted in openness collaboration and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zeronet gap in pay regardless of gender ethnicity or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences increase cultural awareness and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex race creed color gender religion marital status domestic partner status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation pregnancy military or veteran status citizenship status and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local state and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local state and federal laws. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact To learn more visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
