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.Our engineering team specializes in developing a fast and accurate FPGA-accelerated platform called DRAGEN, for the secondary analysis of NGS data.Activities are two-fold: 1) algorithm design of analysis methods to discover variants, and, 2) highly-efficient HW/SW implementation for fast run time.The platform covers a wide range of pipelines, WGS and targeted (enriched/amplicon) germline, WGS and targeted somatic (T/N and tumor-only), DNA/RNA, small variants, CNV and structural variants.The ideal candidate will be able to contribute both to the algorithm design based on statistics background, and contribute to the software code base, based on proficient C/C++ programming skills.Our team develops DNA/RNA analysis solutions for use by researchers and clinicians worldwide, which provide sample-to-answer pipelines with high reliability, speed, and completeness of results. The applications are many, from rare and undiagnosed inherited diseases, to population-scale genetics, to cancer.This role will focus on software development for oncology applications. The ideal candidate will be able to contribute both to the algorithm design based on bioinformatics/statistics background, and contribute to the software code base, based on proficient C/C++ programming skills.Responsibilities:Design, prototype and implement computational algorithms for the detection of genomic variants (small, structural, copy number). This requires statistical models to distinguish true variants from sequencing noise.Implement algorithms in production-grade C/C++ software.Extend methods to handle diverse variant types and genomic loci that are not yet handled by routine genomic analysis.Collaborate deeply with inter-disciplinary teams (QC/QA test teams, FPGA teams, SW teams, clinical genomics teams) as the platform has many different end-users with different requirements and applications to ensure a smooth, end-to-end workflow with external organizations.Requirements:Strong background in algorithm development (statistics and probability theory)Strong background in developing production-grade software. Proficiency with C/C++ is required.Personal initiative and ability to work effectively as part of a team.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Basic knowledge of genomics, genetics, and sequencing technologies.Knowledge or background in NGS based methods for screening, detection, and monitoring of caner and related applications would be extremely suitable to the project.Willingness to learn and grow with an extremely talented group of scientists and engineers!Preferences:Experience with secondary analysis of human whole-genome sequencing data.Experience with using version control systems such as gitExperience with cloud computing, parallel computing, and big data.Education:Master’s degree or PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics, or equivalent.When you join the high-performing team at Illumina, your work takes on new meaning. Our growth, our positive culture, and the impact our products are having in the world ignite a passion that drives our people forward. And together, we accomplish beyond expectations.The estimated base salary range for the Sr Bioinformatics Scientist role based in the United States of America is: $124,300 - $186,500. 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. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
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