• Job Description

  Req#: 37384-JOB
  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.
  **Please submit your resume in English. English fluency is a requirement**
  Position Summary:
  We’re looking for a Genomic Scientist who has a true passion for genomic research and the vision of applying genomics at the point of care to save and improve lives.
  Genomics is the single most important revolution of our time. It’s transforming every industry there is, from healthcare to agriculture to ecology. Illumina is an applied genomics technology company dedicated to making genomics useful for all. Our mission, to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome, fuels us every day. As the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, we have developed one of the world’s most comprehensive genomics portfolio of integrated systems, consumables, and analysis tools. Life at Illumina is about working with teammates who are deeply passionate about what we do, because we know that our work has the power to improve lives.
  In your role as a Genomic Scientist, you will manage relationships with our customers at top research and clinical institutions. You will develop deep scientific and technical knowledge of genomic analytic platforms and its capabilities and use it to cultivate successful clinical relationships with key customers. You will be driving evaluation, implementation and ongoing customer engagement of leading genomic analysis platforms, and bring the genomic analytic experience that is needed to help our customers be successful. You will provide personal and clinical customer feature feedback in order to drive innovation in the platforms.
  If you’re passionate about the future of genomics, enjoy a multi-disciplinary, fast-paced and innovative environment, and have great communication, project management, and leadership skills, you belong with us!
  Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs and other related duties may be assigned.
  Scope of Responsibilities
  • Develop a deep scientific and technical knowledge of the company’s genomic analysis products.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for Illumina solutions.
  • Provide prompt response to scientific and genomic inquiries from health care providers
  • Train internal commercial team members on scientific and clinical value of the product.
  • Work closely with key customers/collaborators to problem solve difficult genomic cases through service and support elevations and relevant research studies.
  • Contribute to scientific messaging for promotional materials.
  Experience/Education
  • MD or PhD in a Life Science degree from a leading institution (Genetics, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology)
  • Genomic research or clinical background, with at least 2 years’ experience in genetic variant interpretation, NGS wet lab processes, genomic data analysis and/or NGS tools
  • Prior record of scientific publication
  • Prior experience supporting customers in a highly scientific / technical field
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build partnership across technical, commercial and scientific specialties
  • Languages: English, Portuguese and Spanish are highly preferred
  
  
  At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and 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 demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. 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. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

• About the company

  Illumina and GRAIL have entered into a definitive agreement under which Illumina will acquire GRAIL for cash and stock consideration of $8 billion.

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