Job ID: 6996BR
Job date: 2017-01-31
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Company : Illumina, Inc Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2017-01-31
End Date:
Company : Illumina, Inc Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
As an Associate Scientist you will support the development of platforms based on our proprietary Sequencing technology. You will be part of multidisciplinary teams solving complex problems, working on integration issues and investigating new research areas in the pursuit of developing new assays for the next generations sequencing platforms. Responsibilities: -Work on extremely complex problems as part of team. -Performing routine chemical and biochemical testing. -Using standard laboratory instrumentation: i.e. UV-VIS, HPLC, fluorescence plate readers, liquid handling robotics Produce and test complex reagents. -Hands-on testing and integration of DNA sequencing systems – hardware, firmware, software, chemistry/reagents, and application components. -Hands-on development of sample preparation kits for DNA sequencing systems - including working with bioinformatics on data analysis and interpretation. -Participating on multidisciplinary teams. -Supporting the testing and screening of new materials. -Analysis of large complex data sets utilizing your broad experience and knowledge. -Keeping a laboratory notebook. -Present updates, write reports, and conduct technical meetings. Requirements: -Product development experience, including assay optimization, integration and testing, transfer to production, and documentation. -Experience with reagent development for instrumentation is desired. -A sound foundation in experimental design and molecular biology is desired. -Excellent communication skills. -A desire to be part of a fast-paced dynamic Development environment. -Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Education: The ideal candidate with have a BS or MS degree in the Biological Sciences and 1-5 years experience in development, especially in DNA and RNA analysis
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All About Us: Do you want to make a difference? Illumina’s mission is to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome. If that inspires you, let’s talk. We’ve built a culture fueled by innovation, collaboration and openness, and established ourselves as the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies. Our people and our technology change lives by driving advancements in life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture and other emerging markets. We are deeply passionate about what we do, because we know that our work has the power to improve lives. We’re an established company with a track record of phenomenal growth. Our revenue grew from $10 million in 2002 to approximately $2.2 billion in 2015. Our growth isn’t just revenue, we’ve been hiring the best and the brightest. Perhaps that’s why MIT has ranked Illumina near the top of its World’s Smartest Companies list three years running, including #1 in 2014. If you thrive in a brilliant, fast-paced, and mission-driven environment, Illumina is the place for you – imagine the possibilities. 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.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
As an Associate Scientist you will support the development of platforms based on our proprietary Sequencing technology. You will be part of multidisciplinary teams solving complex problems, working on integration issues and investigating new research areas in the pursuit of developing new assays for the next generations sequencing platforms. Responsibilities: -Work on extremely complex problems as part of team. -Performing routine chemical and biochemical testing. -Using standard laboratory instrumentation: i.e. UV-VIS, HPLC, fluorescence plate readers, liquid handling robotics Produce and test complex reagents. -Hands-on testing and integration of DNA sequencing systems – hardware, firmware, software, chemistry/reagents, and application components. -Hands-on development of sample preparation kits for DNA sequencing systems - including working with bioinformatics on data analysis and interpretation. -Participating on multidisciplinary teams. -Supporting the testing and screening of new materials. -Analysis of large complex data sets utilizing your broad experience and knowledge. -Keeping a laboratory notebook. -Present updates, write reports, and conduct technical meetings. Requirements: -Product development experience, including assay optimization, integration and testing, transfer to production, and documentation. -Experience with reagent development for instrumentation is desired. -A sound foundation in experimental design and molecular biology is desired. -Excellent communication skills. -A desire to be part of a fast-paced dynamic Development environment. -Exercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Education: The ideal candidate with have a BS or MS degree in the Biological Sciences and 1-5 years experience in development, especially in DNA and RNA analysis
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All About Us: Do you want to make a difference? Illumina’s mission is to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome. If that inspires you, let’s talk. We’ve built a culture fueled by innovation, collaboration and openness, and established ourselves as the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies. Our people and our technology change lives by driving advancements in life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture and other emerging markets. We are deeply passionate about what we do, because we know that our work has the power to improve lives. We’re an established company with a track record of phenomenal growth. Our revenue grew from $10 million in 2002 to approximately $2.2 billion in 2015. Our growth isn’t just revenue, we’ve been hiring the best and the brightest. Perhaps that’s why MIT has ranked Illumina near the top of its World’s Smartest Companies list three years running, including #1 in 2014. If you thrive in a brilliant, fast-paced, and mission-driven environment, Illumina is the place for you – imagine the possibilities. 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.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]