Senior Bioinformatics Scientist (Computational Biology/Protein Design)

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.Senior Bioinformatics Scientist (Computational Biology/Protein Design) – Cambridge – Hybrid/OnsiteWe are seeking a talented and driven Bioinformatics Scientist - Computational Biology (Protein Design) – to join our dynamic interdisciplinary protein engineering group that is responsible for the development of novel protein reagents for high-throughput sequencing. The successful candidate will initiate, execute, and analyze research in the area of Computational Biology / Bioinformatics applied to high-throughput sequencing, collaboratively working with multidisciplinary teams.Why usAt Illumina, you’ll be surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world-changing projects.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.Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include, flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, lifestyle allowance, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off and much more!Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Develop tailored computational pipelines for enzyme design, engineering, and discovery.Implement various bioinformatic tools and state of the art AI/ML models to engineer and/or discover novel enzymes for NGS, with defined goals and timeframes.Participate in multi disciplinarily protein engineering projects and interact with engineers, chemists, biophysicists, and protein scientists, to deliver protein variants with desired properties.All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.Education, Experience & Attributes required:Typically requires a Ph.D. in computational chemistry, computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science or related fields, or equivalent work & educational experience.Advanced programming skills with at least one of the major programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Python, Matlab, R).A proficient grasp of machine learning and deep learning methods, as well as practical experience in implementing them effectively.Deep understanding of probabilistic and statistical modeling, algorithm design, and data structures.Critical problem solving and creative approach to data analysis and algorithm design.Highly motivated individual with proven ability in thinking innovatively and the proven track record of productive research and development.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Collaborative, open and self-aware, team player, and able to rapidly integrate into cross functional teams.Preferred experiences and attributesExpert knowledge on current bioinformatics, genomics and proteomics resources and classic bioinformatics algorithms.Experience with protein structural modelling, protein-ligand interaction predictions and/or molecular simulations.Knowledge of bioinformatics tools and protein databases.Familiarity with Linux, and shell scripting.Familiarity with next generation sequencing technologies, tools, and workflows.Knowledge in biochemistry, enzymology, and/or molecular biology.What can you expectOur 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.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 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. If you require accommodations or adjustments to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com.Illumina 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.