Bioinformatics Scientist

Job ID: 85374872
Job date: 2015-12-10
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Company : Illumina 

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Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description:
All About Us Headquartered in San Diego, California, Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN), is a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of next generation life science tools and integrated systems for large-scale analysis of genetic variation and biological function. These systems are enabling studies that were not even imaginable just a few years ago, and moving us closer to the realization of personalized medicine. With the innovative advances in our sequencing technologies, we are rapidly impacting the clinical market in areas such as reproductive health and oncology. The expanding Illumina oncology portfolio of next- generation sequencing NGS and microarray technologies is revolutionizing cancer genomics research. Our customers include a broad range of academic, government, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and other leading institutions around the globe. lllumina has experienced phenomenal growth from $10 million in revenues in 2002 to over $1.4 billion in 2013. Forbes named Illumina #1 on the 2009 list of 25 Fastest-Growing Technology Companies in the United States, the second time over a three year period that Forbes ranked Illumina #1 on its list of rapidly growing technology companies. Illumina was also named #1 smartest company in the world as part of MIT’s 2014 Technology Review. As of August 2014, the company had a $24 billion market capitalization. All About You Position Summary: As a Bioinformatics Scientist in the Professional Services Department, you will play an integral role in enabling custom genomics solutions for Illumina customers. We are seeking an exceptional individual to contribute to the creation of custom bioinformatics solutions for our customers, as well as create new informatics tools and workflows for internal custom product teams. Responsibilities:

  • Analysis of sequencing and/or microarray based data
  • Develop software tools and reports
  • Assemble and deliver detailed written and verbal technical analyses
  • Communicate effectively with customers, sales and marketing teams to understand customer needs and deliver complete solutions
Requirements: We seek demonstrated accomplishment in some or all of the following skills:
  • Proficiency in multiple languages such as Python, Perl, R, Java, C++, and/or C#
  • Experience with HPC Linux clusters and similar large systems
  • Strong understanding of statistics and statistical method
  • Statistical modeling to enhance/improve analysis workflows
  • Software/algorithm design and prototyping
  • Next Gen sequencing technology, tool usage, and data analysis
  • Microarray technology, tool usage, and data analysis
  • Ability to manage changing priorities and multi-task
  • Strong initiative and desire to tackle difficult problems
  • Critical problem solving and data analysis skills
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills
Education:
  • Masters or PhD in computer science, mathematics, statistics, bioinformatics, or equivalent
  • Genomics experience strongly preferred
EOE/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled


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