Sr Scientist

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.Job DescriptionAs a Sr Scientist at Illumina, you will drive innovative product development through the application of diverse scientific principles.You will be a technical expert within a multi-disciplinary team working to develop robust products for the Next-generationSequencing platforms offered by Illumina. You will help to conceptualize, develop and optimize assays and processes tomaintain and expand Illumina’s market share in current and emerging markets.Responsibilities• Develop new methodologies and workflows utilizing Illumina’s sequencing technologies.• Design, conduct, analyze, troubleshoot and present experiments to demonstrate feasibility of new methods and efficientlymove products through the pipeline.• Work with cross-disciplinary teams to optimize assay conditions to achieve commercial levels of stability, robustness, andperformance.• Identify creative solutions to problems and actively participate in improving methods.• Take a leadership role on projects and guide technical areas independently.• Work closely with scientific, bioinformatic, engineering, software and commercial teams to develop, integrate, transfer, andsustain products.• Work closely with external collaborators on development projects.• Analyze large complex datasets.• Write reports and present results and project assessments to Senior Management.• Perform other duties as assigned.Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes toindividual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.Requirements• PhD with 2+ years or 5+ years experience in commercial product development• DNA and/or RNA based genomic assay development• Must be able to design experiments and perform data analysis for others and have demonstrated experience in achieving results with team members in non-biological disciplines• Ability to translate corporate goals into executable plans understanding technical risks, mitigations, and alternatives• Perform equally well as individual contributor, collaborative team member and technical manager depending on project needs• Highly adaptive to changing project scopes and responsibilities• Able to work effectively under pressure to meet scheduled deadlines and handle multiple activities simultaneously• Highly motivated, detailed individual with proven ability to think innovatively toward solving problems effectively and efficiently• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skillsThe estimated base salary range for the Sr Scientist 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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