We are consistently hiring Senior and Staff Scientists to join our Oncology Assay Development team and are using this as a standing job posting. At Illumina, we are driving the positive progress of genomics by developing the world's most accessible NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) technology.Here you’ll find a career where every day brings new adventures, challenges, and breakthroughs. Join us as we catalyze the future of human health.
Position Summary:
This is a unique opportunity to join a talented team of scientists at the frontier of innovation in next-gen sequencing. As a Sr or Staff Scientist at Illumina you will work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and help create novel molecular biology tools for the preparation of samples for analysis on Illumina platforms with applications in oncology. You will collaborate with key external and internal partners to develop new applications and to exemplify our current products. Through integration of molecular biology, sequencing chemistry and hardware components, you will participate in the development of high quality, robust new products. This position will require working as a part of multidisciplinary team developing state-of- the-art technology.
Responsibilities:
Create and execute protocols for IVD product development
Lead cross functional product development projects and guide technical areas independently
Be accountable for team execution of IVD verification and validation protocols and writing reports for regulatory submissions
Manage goals, budgets and resources within defined target timeframes and make decisions regarding the goals and progress of project / functional teams
Technically and personally mentor and develop a team of scientist, research associates and automation specialist to commercialize best in class Next-generation Sequencing (NGS) products
Perform equally well as a collaborative team leader and proactive functional manager as well as a strong scientific individual contributor depending on project needs; be highly adaptive to changing project scopes and responsibilities
Have a good working knowledge of IVD product requirements and clinical laboratory workflows and needs
Make decisions and drive on going improvements in functional and project teams designing, performing, troubleshooting, analyzing and presenting of experiments
Write reports and present results, project and technology assessments to Senior Management to enable them to make informed business decisions
Requirements:
Ability to translate corporate goals into executable R&D plans while understanding technical risks, mitigations and alternatives
Proven record of transferring new products to manufacturing and/or QC in a fast-paced biotech environment under design control. Including numerous examples of utilization of structured Design of Experiments (DOE) and Critical Parameter Management highly desired
Strong background in NGS technology and data analysis tools highly desired
Highly motivated, detailed individual with the proven ability to think creatively toward solving technical and structural problems effectively and efficiently
Able to work effectively under pressure to meet scheduled deadlines and handle multiple activities simultaneously
Proven data analysis and statistical interpretation skills of large complex genomics data sets desired
Experience with DOE, design for manufacturing and design for robustness techniques.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required to clearly explain complex issues, progress reports and technical roadmaps to a variety of audiences across functions and levels
Experience in oncology a plus
Experience in a CLIA lab environment a plus
Experience/Education:
BSc/MS: 9 - 12+ years of experience OR PhD: 3 - 6+ years of experience;Education in Genomics, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry with experience in biological assay development in an academic or industrial laboratory; or equivalent work and educational experience preferred.
2+ years’ experience leading cross functional product development programs for genomics solutions and or medical devices
2+ years’ experience developing, mentoring and leading high performing scientists and RA in a functional management role
3+ years' experience preferably specialized in nucleic acid chemistry
All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities
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 **********. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
