Scientist 2 - Assay Product Development
Illumina
Summary
We are looking for a talented and motivated scientist to join the Assay Research and Development group. You will play an important role in developing new and novel sequencing library preparation assays that meet the high performance and robustness characteristics that our customers require.
Job description
You will be responsible to design and execute experiments, collect data, perform analysis, draw conclusions and participate on product development teams. A background in molecular biology and biochemistry lab techniques is desired.
Position Responsibilities
- Designs and performs experiments of varying complexity and across a broad array of techniques, foresees issues and works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments, conceives of new ways to analyze the data and present it.
- Makes detailed technical observations and documents them in laboratory notebooks and confluence pages, etc.
- Plans, conducts, summarizes, reports consistent conclusions, and generates recommendations for follow up experiments and may suggest alternate strategies.
- Takes responsibility for raising the consistency and quality of data collection of the team, establishes criteria and / or work procedures to achieve a high level of quality and productivity.
Position Requirements
- Able to readily apply experiential knowledge to develop new or adapt existing technology and processes; mastering some relevant area.
- Highly proficient, productive, and effective in the lab.
- Ability to design complex experiments containing appropriate controls to anticipate potential problems; able to troubleshoot issues.
- Able to draw sound conclusions from complex experiment data sets.
- Strong knowledge of a breadth of standard methods used in the department.
- Strong ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines with team members and internal customers.
- Communicate effectively in various environments with different stakeholders; tailoring communications and presentations as necessary.
Preferred Experience/Education/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience
- Able to readily apply experiential knowledge to develop new or adapt existing technology and processes; mastering some relevant area
- Highly proficient, productive, and effective in the lab
- Ability to design complex experiments containing appropriate controls to anticipate potential problems; able to troubleshoot issues
- Able to draw sound conclusions from complex experiment data sets
- Strong knowledge of a breadth of standard methods used in the department
- Strong ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines with team members and internal customers
- Communicate effectively in various environments with different stakeholders; tailoring communications and presentations as necessary
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Genomics sequencing access
- Family planning
- Bonus program
- Equity
Company overview
Illumina is a global leader in genomics technology, founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Diego, California. As a pioneering biotechnology company, Illumina specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing integrated systems for genetic analysis, with a primary focus on DNA sequencing and array-based technologies. The company's mission is to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome, serving customers across research, clinical, and applied markets worldwide. Illumina's innovative platforms, including the NovaSeq, HiSeq, MiSeq, and NextSeq series, have revolutionized genomic research and clinical applications, enabling breakthroughs in personalized medicine, disease research, and drug development. With over 9,000 employees across 27 countries, Illumina has established itself as the dominant force in next-generation sequencing, processing more than 90% of all DNA sequencing data globally. The company's technologies support diverse applications from cancer research and rare disease diagnosis to agricultural genomics and infectious disease surveillance, making genomic insights accessible to researchers and clinicians worldwide.