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 youILS are the forefront of bringing WGS into the NHS, helping change lives by driving adoption of sequencing in the diagnosis of rare disease and cancer applications. You will be part of a team that is driving innovative NGS technologies into the clinic. As an assay development research scientist, you will be taking responsibility for development projects or parts of, with a goal of bringing the benefits of more accurate diagnoses and faster results for more patients. You will be technically strong in Molecular Biology and NGS, with lab experience for manual and/or automated sequencing assays, who enjoys conducting lab work with a desire to understand deeply a process, improve it and able to troubleshoot and propose resolutions. You will be curious about emerging Illumina technologies and looking for ways to bring them into the clinic.Responsibilities include:Work as part of a multifunction team to develop workflows and work packages to deliver to ILS operations teamIdentify opportunity for innovation, product uses and process improvementsDesign and conduct experiments covering the entire sequencing workflow, e.g extraction, QC, library preparation, automation, sequencing, LIMSEvaluate laboratory results, assess data with support from bioinformatic colleagues, troubleshoot workflow issues and propose improvements on system designDevelop subject matter expertise in Illumina’s technology and various productsCollaborate with R&D and others to leverage internal expertiseDocument verification and validation work as per product development process (PDP)Present findings to stakeholdersExcellent organisational and time management skillsTrain new team members and production team during method transfer, share knowledge and experience within teamPreferred background, skills and experience:PhD in molecular genetics, genomics, biological sciences or equivalent professional experienceKnowledge and experience of Illumina next-generation sequencing technology, NGS workflow (manual & automated) and a range of genomic applicationsExperience with workflow design and development or product development desirableDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot, is a problem solver and data orientedMust be a technical expert, hands on in the lab, detail-oriented, adaptable and self-drivenA great sense of curiosity and desire to be at the forefront of innovationExcellent communication and writing skillsSome experience with jmp, Jupiter, R and/or would be an advantage#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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