Senior Scientist - Nanosensing Platform Integration

Company: Illumina
Location: San Diego
Posted on: September 15, 2020

Job Description:

We are seeking a creative and driven Senior Scientist to join our dynamic team responsible for creating novel sequencing platforms for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). The successful candidate will initiate, execute and analyze experiments in the area of new platform system maturation, while collaboratively working within multidisciplinary teams.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

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• Effectively work within multidisciplinary teams and routinely interact with engineers, surface chemists, software engineers, and protein scientists to bring together diverse system components to mature system platforms, and deliver robust usage protocols.
• Lead efforts to troubleshoot the integration of novel sequencing biochemistries with novel system components.
• Plan, execute and analyze various laboratory experiments for yourself and others to systematically determine causes of, and troubleshoot solutions to, sticking points, with defined goals and time frames.
  
  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.
  
  Preferred Educational Background:
  
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  • PhD in bioengineering, biophysics, or related field.
    
    Preferred Experiential Background:
    
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    • 5+ years of post-PhD hands-on experience in the design and development of sequencing systems (e.g., surface chemistry, electrochemistry, fluidics, data collection and analysis). Strong data analysis skills.
    • 2+ years of industrial experience meeting deadlines in a fast-paced biotech environment. Leadership of small teams.
    • Strong understanding of sequencing setups. Understanding of single molecule biophysics; interdisciplinary experience combining surface chemistry, biochemistry, and engineering to address biological problems.
    • Creative and inventive problem solver with a can-do attitude and demonstrated track record of results-oriented productivity.
    • Sound understanding of the latest genomics technologies and methodologies.
    • Excellent communication skills.
      
      EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/DisabilityIllumina 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. 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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