Scientist II – Biophysics experimentation

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.