Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

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.

Overview

The Genome Informatics team at Illumina is seeking a talented bioinformatics scientist to help us develop insightful informatics tools and analyses to bring about the next breakthroughs in the clinical application of DNA sequencing. Our team works on a broad portfolio of projects, from evaluating and deriving value from emerging technologies, such as Constellation Mapped Reads, to extending the clinical utility of DNA sequencing through innovative bioinformatics solutions. With a focus on early R&D, our group is looking for new concepts that will enable leaps in performance or access to biological information previously deemed inaccessible.  Through extensive internal and external collaborations, we identify and pursue the most impactful opportunities, apply our methods to unique datasets, and ensure that our solutions have global reach through integration into Illumina’s world leading bioinformatics platform.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset who is excited to explore new concepts and develop innovative solutions in a fast-paced research environment. The position requires a strong background in both statistics and algorithm development. A solid understanding of population and clinical genetics is also ideal. Join us at the frontier of genomics in a culture fueled by innovation, collaboration, respect, and openness. If you want a dynamic, mission-driven environment then Illumina is the place for you. 

Responsibilities

• Conceptualization and implementation of novel algorithms for analysis of DNA sequencing data
• Evaluation and algorithm development for emerging sequencing technologies
• Design and implementation of studies demonstrating the performance and clinical utility of novel algorithmic solutions
• Statistical analysis of large sequencing datasets
• Communication of complex technical concepts at different levels both internally and externally through both presentations and manuscripts
• Collaboration with assay scientists, clinical geneticists, and computational scientists to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Identification of high impact opportunities for bioinformatics solutions through collaboration and keeping up with literature

    

Background, skills and experience required 

• MS or PhD in bioinformatics, statistics, computer science, genetics or related field of study 
• Strong understanding of statistical methods and algorithm development
• Proficiency in R, Python, C++ or other mainstream programming language
• Strong communication skills and ability to describe complex analyses to a wide audience 
• Solid understanding of population, clinical, or cancer genetics is ideal
• Experience analyzing next generation sequencing data is preferred
• Familiarity with variant detection and other common bioinformatics algorithms is preferred

The estimated base salary range for the Senior Bioinformatics Scientist role based in the United States of America is: $126,800 - $190,200. 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.

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. 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. 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. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.