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.Position SummaryAs a Senior Staff Scientist within Illumina’s Research and Development team, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary research and development team to help create innovative multi-omic assays and workflows that integrate seamlessly with Illumina’s end-to-end systems and help develop leapfrogging technology improvements of Illumina’s core NGS library prep portfolio. You will play an important role in the research and development of NGS assay reagents and consumables with the world-class performance, stability and robustness characteristics that our customers require. You will lead a research, technical development or product development project, or subfunction of a project. You will also be driving technical decision-making for the organization or at the platform or large project level. And you will be expected to identify new opportunities for innovative products using the company’s core technologies, and drive prioritization and technical planning.We are looking for an experienced and expert assay scientist with management experience, who will lead the team in innovating at the cutting edge of technology and applications for assays and sequencing.Responsibilities:Build out and lead a local team of assay scientists which will be part of a larger global teamLead and execute large-scale, multi-disciplinary research, technical development, or product development projects, plans project level activities and budgets and drives prioritization of activities Influence technical direction across multiple projects which impact technology, processes and products and identify and own functional development initiatives and drive efficiencies and effectiveness in organization Drive innovation to solve technically complex problems at departmental levelSubmit invention disclosures or innovative ideas for technology processes and products, guide others in the submission processLead major core teams or subteams and consistently deliver novel solutions to significant technical challenges outside of core teams and identify the need for (and lead) technical change in response to internal and external factorsCoach project team members and mentor emerging technical leadersAll listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilitiesRequirements:Experience in team leadership and team performance management, track record in hiring and attracting talent to the organization. Ability to build out a cohesive, collaborative teamProven track record in innovation, scientific creativity and scientific output in molecular biology and/or biochemistryBroad scientific knowledge in molecular biology, NGS library prep and sequencingStrong team player with proven collaboration, innovation, and openness character traits.Collaborates effectively at a global platform or program levelA self-starter, positive, and driven with a “can do” attitude.Productive and effective written and verbal communication of observations and technical findings and progress required; ability to communicate business and technical risks and recommendations to a multi-disciplinary team; ability to manage technical confrontation is required All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.Preferred Skills and Experience: Industrial experience is highly desirableEducation:Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 9 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 6 years of experience; or equivalent experience.Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and 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.
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