Senior Scientist – Biophysics

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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.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will design, execute and interpret single‑molecule experiments, utilizing an understanding of DNA, enzymes and biophysics.
• Effectively work within multidisciplinary and international teams and routinely interact with synthetic chemists, protein chemists, bioinformatics scientists, and engineers to solve problems and devise experimental plans.
• Innovate and devise creative solutions to difficult biophysics problems.
• Keep detailed lab notebooks, prepare reports, updates, and summaries for managers and team. Write technical reports and prepare presentations for cross‑functional and cross‑site technical teams.

Requirements

• PhD in biophysics, bioengineering, biochemistry, protein chemistry or related field.
• 0‑5 years of post‑PhD hands‑on experience with DNA‑related biophysics experiments, DNA processing enzymes, or method development for DNA sequencing. Understanding of single‑molecule biophysics; interdisciplinary experience combining biochemistry and biophysics to address biological problems.
• Familiarity and comfort working with data collection systems, interpreting data sets, and troubleshooting experiments.
• Exceptional data interpretation skills and ability to study data to propose next steps.
• Highly creative and inventive problem solver with a can‑do attitude.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Highly collaborative team player.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Ability to maintain custom equipment (training will be provided).
• Ability to write scripts to process proprietary data.
• Experience working with international cross‑site teams.

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. 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. 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 the hiring team. The position will remain open until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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