Senior Staff Bioinformatic Scientist

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Senior Staff Bioinformatic Scientist

Introduction

Illumina Laboratory Services (ILS) is seeking to hire an experienced, enthusiastic and highly numerate Senior Staff Bioinformatics Scientist based in Foster City or San Diego, CA. ILS is at the forefront of all research and clinical sequencing and genotyping applications that leverage Illumina technologies and platforms. Therefore, members of the ILS bioinformatics team will be responsible for the analysis of omics, cancer, reproductive and genetic health, and genotypic data. The goals of the team are to engage with internal and external collaborators, to improve current on-market solutions by driving data insights from data, and to translate the challenges faced by the group into bioinformatics solutions.

Responsibilities :

• Statistical analysis, machine learning and bioinformatics algorithms to support projects and applications of Illumina technologies.
• Research, development and analysis of datasets that span multiomics.
• Technical lead in core teams of ILS projects that drive new adoption of emerging Illumina technologies.
• Mentor Bioinformatic Scientists and Bioinformatic Engineers on technical and project management while coaching team members on development areas including problem solving.
• Develop novel and optimize bioinformatic tools and algorithms to improve product performance, patient outcomes, and internal / external partner's needs.
• Work collaboratively with KOLs, bioinformaticians, research and development scientists and engineers for various projects.
• Regular communication of analysis results and other findings to a cross-functional team.
• Produce documentation of data analyses (e.g. R Markdowns / Jupyter Notebooks), custom software tools or software development activities.

Requirements :

The estimated base salary range for the Senior Staff Bioinformatic Scientist role based in the United States of America is : $192,200 - $288,200. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health / dental / vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

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. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit : https : / / www.dol.gov / ofccp / regs / compliance / posters / pdf / eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.

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