Application Scientist 1

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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.

Applications Scientist 1

Based remotely in UK or Europe

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Applications Scientist 1 to join our team and be remotely based within the UK or within one of our Europe Region Country entities.

This role will directly report to our growing Systems Integration team based in the US, with this mind, your hours of work will be adjusted to effectively work within the US and European time zones.

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

Position Summary:

Illumina’s Array Content and Bioinformatics group is looking for an enthusiastic and exceptional Integration Scientist to join our team supporting custom Infinium Genotyping and Methylation Arrays.

As an Integration Scientist on the Array Content & Bioinformatics team you will be in a dynamic, team-oriented environment to help create new array products and solutions used in the leading edge of research.

You will operate cross-functionally with external customers, software teams, lab services and commercial partners to translate customer requests into robust products.

Responsibilities:

• Create and design array content for custom genotyping and methylation arrays
• Provide presale support to customers on array content design and product compatibility, ie. meetings and/or email communication
• Effectively commutate technical limitations, tradeoffs and risks
• Engage with customers in the creation of custom arrays, including, but not limited to, collection of content requirements and expert use of design software and analysis tools applied in product design and optimization
• Work across products and platforms to address customer inquiries and issues on custom and current on-market array products
• Maintain flexibility for changing priorities and balancing multiple projects
• Maintain organized tracking and documentation of all designs, analysis, and investigations
• Document design process and any issues/risks encountered
• Engage software teams to help solve complex customer requests
• Clearly and consistently communicate progress and timelines on all projects to stake holders
• Ensure customer delight through delivery of high quality services and products
• Support R&D teams as subject matter expert and bring voice of customer into product development

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience with array (genotyping and methylation) technologies, tools, and data analysis
• Self-starter who can work well in a cross-functional team.
• Creative approach to problem solving and analyses
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Familiar with Linux, Cluster Computing, Command Line Interface, Script 
• A desire to be a part of a multidisciplinary and dynamic environment
• Must be meticulous and detail oriented
• Ability to operate within competing and changing priorities

Desired Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in Python and/or R
• Prior experience working with customers
• Project management experience

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

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.

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities 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.