Senior Genomics Systems Integration Engineer

Illumina

Great Abington

On-site

GBP 44,000 - 66,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension

Employee stock purchase plan

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Illumina in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Systems Integration Scientist/Engineer to advance prototype DNA sequencing instruments. You will work hands-on across hardware, fluidics, surface chemistry, software, electronics and bioinformatic data analysis in a collaborative R&D setting.

Ideal candidates bring a postgraduate qualification in Molecular Sciences or physics, extensive experience with sequencing systems, Linux, scripting (Python/MATLAB/VB), and strong problem-solving and communication

Qualifications

Hands-on experience with DNA/RNA sequencing technologies and prototypes.
Experience troubleshooting complex systems at the system level.
Familiarity with Linux environments, scripting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

Hands-on integration, testing and troubleshooting of DNA sequencing systems.
Evaluation and integration of novel sequencing technologies across surface sciences, fluidics, software, mechanics and chemistry.
Design, execution and documentation of sequencing experiments including data analysis.
Tracking, logging and communicating issues encountered during development.
Working within cross-functional project teams (R&D, manufacturing, service, quality, marketing).
Writing and maintaining test procedures and quality control documentation.
Supporting manufacturing by troubleshooting consumables, hardware and system-level issues.
Presenting technical findings and recommendations to engineering and scientific stakeholders.