Senior Scientist - Materials, Chemistry, and Surface Science

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.We are looking for a scientist or engineer with experience in Chemistry and/or Materials Science to contribute to a team within the Materials and Advanced Surface Science Development department. Experience could be industrial or academic and could include adhesives, polymer chemistry, plastics, laminates, biomaterials, nanoparticles, macromolecules, and/or the analytical techniques associated with these areas.As a successful candidate you will work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment to create genomic analysis consumable devices that enable leading-edge medical research. You will be a key contributor within integrated and multidisciplinary teams developing and improving nucleic acid sequencing and sample preparation technology platforms.Responsibilities:Develop materials, deposition methods, and characterization techniques for Illumina’s sequencing and sample preparation platforms.Explore structural property relationships at the materials-biochemistry interface.Design and develop microfluidic devices; and then collaborate with Engineering/Operations teammates to implement robust, scalable manufacturing process to build these devices.Perform in-depth analyses using techniques such as ellipsometry, DSC, TGA, DMA, FTIR, Raman, SEM, AFM, high resolution spectroscopy and microscopy to characterize dimensions at the interface between Illumina’s chemistry and substrate materials.Modify surfaces and/or particles toward making functional materials at the biochemistry, chemistry, and/or physics interface.Become a leader in the consumables fabrication processes, including wafer bonding and dicing; use these processes in the prototyping and piloting of new productsWork with 3rd party vendors to design and source custom materialsTeach methods developed to other scientists, engineers, research associates, of a range of experience and education levels.Work collaboratively with chemists, biochemists and bioinformaticians, developing new components for DNA analysis platforms. Present clear and concise written and oral communications to colleagues and supervisors, lead and/or participate in technical meetings, and provide recommendations based on technical results.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.Requirements:Competitive candidates will have 0-3 years of postdoctoral or industrial experience (or a combination of the two). In addition, candidates will have performed many (but not necessarily all) of the following:Demonstrated experience solving challenging, interdisciplinary problems—including material failure analysis—at the interface of biology, chemistry, engineering, and materials scienceDeveloped polymer chemistry or organic chemistry reactions in the context of materials, adhesives, and/or membranes. This could include methods for bioconjugation and cross functionalization of materials.Modified surfaces (could include particles) with adhesion layers, silanization, or metallic surface functionalization as well as utilized techniques to analyze modified surfaces.Experience with design of experiment (DOE) methodologies, statistical methods for data analysis (i.e., JMP, Minitab), and process control.Demonstrated ability to overcome technical challenges in a fast-paced environment within an interdisciplinary team settingExperience with semiconductor wafer fabrication processes is desirable.Experience with process development, improvement, scale-up and transfer to manufacturing is desirable.Preferred Educational Background:The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.The estimated base salary range for the Senior Scientist - Materials, Chemistry, and Surface Science role based in the United States of America is: $86,500 - $129,700. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable salary range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.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 zero-net 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. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. 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