Sr Bioinformatics Scientist – Oncology & ctDNA At Illumina we have a large number of Bioinformatics Scientist positions open and we’re scaling as we continue to grow. As a Sr. Scientist in Illumina’s bioinformatics team, you will lead technical projects and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop innovative solutions at the interface of bioinformatics and cancer biology. Our group is focused on tackling some of the most challenging problems in cancer genomics spanning diverse research and clinical applications, with a focus on liquid biopsy and methylation detection. If you are an expert in one or more of the following areas, we would like to hear from you. Responsibilities Tissue and liquid biopsy – work closely with assay scientists to develop the best in class tissue and liquid biopsy tests Algorithm development – develop algorithms for analysis of vast amount of NGS studies across various data types and platforms for translational research and clinical applications. Data analysis – apply best practice statistical/computational methods to analyze large-scale biological data, such as gene expression, copy-number, mutation, methylation, next-generation sequencing, etc. in a fast-paced product development environment. Pipeline development – design and develop pipelines to address novel analytical challenges and to automate established analysis so that thousands of studies can be analyzed in a robust manner IVD submission – work closely with regulatory, assay, and biostats team on IVD study design, report writing and interactions with FDA Coaching and mentoring junior scientists, and represent bioinfo team in core team meetings, align project, resource and priorities with other key functional stake holders Required Skills and Experience PhD in Bioinformatics or Computer Science 3+ years’ experience in clinical diagnostic testing area Excellent knowledge in cancer biology, algorithm development and data analysis Expert knowledge on current bioinformatics/genomics/proteomics resources available at TCGA, NCBI, Ensembl, UCSC, Broad Institute, etc. Strong coding skills and data analysis and visualizations kills Expert in Python, R, high performance computing, and/or C/C++/C# Ability to contribute independently and collaboratively, and to excel in a fast-paced environment Superior written and verbal communication skills 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
