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:

• Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 9 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 6 years experience; or equivalent experience.
• Must have minimum 2-5+ years of experience in a similar Senior Staff level position including general experience in Life Sciences, Genomics or Pharmaceutical industries.
• Experience with statistical and mathematical modelling of genomic, proteomic, and transcriptomic data; machine learning techniques, Bayesian statistics and multivariate analysis are a plus.
• Strong data analysis skills using R, Python, or other modern data analysis languages.
• Knowledge of current bioinformatics resources and tools for secondary and tertiary analysis of multiomic data in fields of oncology and genetic diseases.
• Strong programming and scripting; demonstrate ability to write readable, well-documented and unit-tested code.
• Must be independent and strategically minded while showing technical leadership skills and experience.
• Must have proficient written, communication and presentation skills with the ability to present to both scientific and corporate audiences.

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.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative 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 offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. 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. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. 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.