Genomics Research Scientist I

Illumina; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumina is expanding access to genomic technology to improve health globally. A Scientist 1 role in the United States emphasizes execution of moderate to advanced experiments, data handling, and collaboration to drive project goals.

The position incorporates training and adapting to evolving responsibilities within a dynamic team. Candidates typically hold a Bachelor's degree with up to 2 years of related experience, possess strong analytical skills, and can communicate results effectively.

Qualifications

• University-level understanding of scientific principles and laboratory experience.
• Able to draw sound conclusions from general experiment data sets.
• Interpret results to form conclusions and suggest next steps with guidance from other scientists.
• Uses advanced analytical instrumentation independently to collect data.
• Basic understanding of statistical significance, replicates, controls.
• Communicate with colleagues and supervisors effectively through email, presentations, written reports or in meetings to support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Executes planned experiments/analysis of moderate to advanced complexity within immediate team and performs routine chemical and biochemical testing; uses insights to help troubleshoot problems
• Contributes ideas for meeting project goals and invention disclosures
• Assembles data for analysis using accepted methods and distills key conclusions while keeping an organized laboratory notebook and implementing protocols
• Provides supporting data to Project Lead on risks in area of responsibility
• Understands internal customers and collaborators and their needs and expectations
• May train internal customers in areas of expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Illumina is expanding access to genomic technology to improve health globally. A Scientist 1 role in the United States emphasizes execution of moderate to advanced experiments, data handling, and collaboration to drive project goals.

The position incorporates training and adapting to evolving responsibilities within a dynamic team. Candidates typically hold a Bachelor's degree with up to 2 years of related experience, possess strong analytical skills, and can communicate results effectively.