Technical Applications Scientist 2

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.

Technical Applications Scientist - Cambridge, UK (Hybrid)

As a Technical Applications Scientist here at Illumina, you will provide support to customers and colleagues on Illumina's products; bead array and Next Generation Sequencing. By joining Illumina as a Technical Support Scientist in Cambridge, you will work in collaboration and in scientific discussion which will enable our clinical customer success across the region.

Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include, flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more!

Why you

You will have a keen interest and experience in supporting customers and providing the best levels of technical customer care possible.  You will have excellent analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to communicate technical information effectively to your customers. 

You will come from a molecular biology, genetics background and be passionate about supporting and advising our customers on Illumina products and applications.

Responsibilities:

Answer, evaluate, and prioritize incoming phone, email, and in person requests for assistance from both internal and external customers.

Troubleshoot basic inquiries utilizing foundational knowledge of technical issues to answer routine problems and questions.

Provide technical guidance regarding the choice and use of the appropriate Illumina product to existing and prospective customers.

Independently handle both inquiry and complaint cases, and seeks assistance when needed

Research and provide resolution on routine issues. Triages issues on more complex issues  

Triage and dispatch issues requiring field support to Illumina Engineers and Applications Scientists

Maintain excellent records via SFDC of all customer interactions

Develops and maintains networks with internal Technical Application Scientist team

Sets goals with some guidance.

Complies with all health and safety directions plus all relevant written instructions and work instructions.  

Preferred background, skills and experience:

MSc in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or other relevant field

Some practical Sequencing or BeadArray experience.

Some prior lab based experience

Some experience within a customer-facing role would be beneficial

Fluent in both English and French or Dutch

Willing to travel up to 20% to Europe Head Office (UK).

Excellent communication skills

What Can You Expect

Our team members are bright, energetic and dedicated - they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognizes the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.

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