Associate Scientist/Engineer II

As an Associate Scientist / Engineer 1 in Illumina’s Array Development Group, you will play an integral role in developing next generation –omic Array based assays for diverse research and applied markets. 

You will work as part of a fast paced, multi-disciplinary team focused on the enhancement of current, and development of new biochemical assays to understand the presence of different -omic traits on Illumina’s proprietary BeadArray technology

Job Responsibilities: 

• Develop, characterize and optimize assay protocols and HW

• Recognize potential problems, understand and troubleshoot assays and associated HW

• Plan, conduct, analyze, interpret, and report recommendations based on tested experimental results. 

• Conduct experiments and analyze data to support a robust supply of key components of the Infinium Assay

• Develop analytical test methods to QC and understand capability of assay HW, and consumable components accurately and precisely

• Develop hypothesis and statistically relevant data sets to prove correlations between physical and biochemical metrics 

• Analyze large complex data sets with statistical methodology

• Participate in fast paced multidisciplinary development and troubleshooting teams

• Conduct focused research under general direction of supervisor and drive projects 

• Support the testing of new Array scanner and assay automation software  

• Keep a laboratory notebook, write reports and prepare presentations

• Become an expert in Illumina’s BeadArray assays including, but not limited to, Infinium Genotyping, Methylation, and Copy number variation.

• Deliver results in a fast-paced, results orientated, product development environment

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:  

• MSc or BSc in Bioengineering, Chemistry (analytical /physical), Biochemistry, Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum 7 years’ working experience in an industrial laboratory 

• PhD in Bioengineering, Chemistry (analytical /physical), Biochemistry, molecular biology or related field with an applied or application specific focus and a minimum 1 year of industrial experience 

• Demonstrated ability to develop analytical test methods to quantify inputs and outputs of key process steps

• Hands-on experience with development and optimization of workflow / HW for biochemical assays.

• Demonstrated ability to develop QC test methods to validate HW for genomic assays

• Practical experience with design, planning and execution of system / workflow level verification and validation

• Practical experienced with physical characterization metrology (topology, surface energy, fluid dynamics etc)

• Proven record of troubleshooting assay processes to deliver root cause and robust fixes

• Experienced in molecular biology methods for nucleic acid analysis and manipulation including purification, amplification, labeling, hybridization for both DNA and RNA.

• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Flexible and adaptable.

• Analytical, detail-oriented, organized, takes initiative, and self-motivated.

• Record of process driven approach to experimental design and troubleshooting, including understanding of DOE and statistical analysis / scripting software such as JMP and R 

• Technical understanding of SNP genotyping analysis tools a benefit

• Excellent lab notebook and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• DNA Array experience preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

IF THIS IS THE JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU GIVE ME A CALL AT 619-727-5167 ASAP! I want to know more about your preferences.

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