What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.Why Us Illumina are the global leaders in the development and application of next generation DNA sequencing technology, with 90% of the world’s NGS DNA sequencing data created on Illumina’s platforms. The ILS UK (Illumina Laboratory Services) team in Cambridge applies Illumina’s core sequencing technology to large scale, high throughput (HTP) sequencing projects such as Genomics England 100K Genome Project and Genomic Medicine Service. ILS UK are now actively seeking a talented Sequencing Operations Analyst to support bringing the power of the genome to human health.Why YouIf you have a genomics/data science background with expertise in NGS data analysis and a passion for troubleshooting complex data sets this role is made for you! Working across all teams within ILS UK and the wider Illumina community you will be responsible for tracking all data generated from our high throughput sequencing laboratory, identifying issues in a timely fashion and coordinating solutions across multiple functions.If you want to push boundaries and join a culture fueled by innovation, collaboration, and openness then Illumina is the place for you.The role As Operations Analyst, you will be based at Illumina’s ILS in Cambridge England. This is a key role in our organization where no day will be the same! You will be monitoring Lab Operations data generated from our high throughput WGS pipeline with a focus on but not limited to equipment and reagent performance. Performing trend analysis, developing dashboards, and tracking metrics daily to ensure that lab production quality is met in a highly regulated ISO and UKAS accredited environment. Troubleshooting routine lab production issues and communicating to stakeholders in a timely fashion. Preferred background, skills and experience: Have experience in an NGS environment and understand sequencing metrics.Be proficient in data manipulation, statistical analysis, and data analytics tools.Have advanced skills in Tableau, Excel, and SQL.Have strong Python or R skills preferred.Be able to spot trends and identify root causes through data manipulation.Have excellent communication skills and be able to explain complex information clearly and sensitively.Pay close attention to detail.Have a degree in a scientific discipline, preferably genomics or data science.What can you expect?With Illumina you can expect a highly competitive salary accompanied by a market leading benefits package. You will be part of the global leader in the Sequencing industry where you will find robust growth opportunities and career development within Illumina. Our team members are bright, energetic, and dedicated—they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognizes the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.#INDEUR#LI-EMEAIllumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities 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.
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