Scientist II – Biophysics experimentation

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Woodlands
Junior
Insurance
The Role
The Scientist II will set up and execute experiments related to DNA and proteins, troubleshoot issues, and keep detailed records of findings. The role involves strong wet lab skills, data interpretation, and collaboration within a team to support genomic technology advancements.
Summary Generated by Built In

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

You are excited to develop novel approaches to sequencing DNA. As a hard-working scientist with a high attention to detail, you are comfortable setting up and carrying out experiments and working with DNA and proteins. Experience troubleshooting experiments is preferred.
 
Responsibilities:

  • The successful candidate will set up and execute experiments with a high degree of care and attention to detail, and organize results for interpretation.
  • Display strong wetlab abilities in organizing experiments, implementing dilutions, creating buffers, and following detailed protocols.
  • Aptitude to understand interactions between DNA and proteins.
  • Ability to troubleshoot experiments when they are not working as you expect them to.
  • Keep detailed lab notebooks, prepare reports, updates, and summaries for managers and team.

 
Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree in biophysics, bioengineering, biochemistry, protein chemistry or related field.
  • 0-4 years work experience.
  • Familiarity and comfort working with data collection systems, interpreting data sets, and troubleshooting experiments.
  • Ability to clearly and concisely summarize data for interpretation by colleagues.
  • Can-do attitude.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Highly collaborative team player.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Ability to maintain custom equipment (training will be provided).
  • Previous lab experience working in a biochemistry or molecular biology setting.


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.

Top Skills

Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Biophysics
Protein Chemistry
The Company
Mechanicsburg, , PA
317 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1885

What We Do

RCM&D is ranked among the top independent insurance advisory firms in the United States. Our specialized teams provide strategic solutions and consulting for risk management, insurance and employee benefits. Leveraging more than 135 years of experience and strong local, national and global reach, we partner with you to meet all of your business objectives.

RCM&D Self-Insured Services Company (SISCO) is a Third Party Administrator and a trusted partner in claim management, consulting and advisory services for clients that are self-insured, fully insured, or utilize captive or high deductible programs. Our expertise coupled with our technological resources ensure budget certainty, reduced costs and the overall efficiency of your claim process.

Established in 2020 through the strategic merger of RCM&D and Oswald Companies, Unison Risk Advisors (a dba of the JBO Holding Company) is majority employee owned. On June 20, 2023, NSI became the third partner of Unison Risk Advisors. Unison Risk Advisors is made up of these three primary operating companies and all their existing subsidiaries and sub-brands. Today it is one of the largest privately held and employee-owned insurance brokerage and risk management firms in the U.S.

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