Job Description:

Position Summary:

Based at our Headquarters in San Diego we require a Scientist to join our Research & Technology Development department as a Materials / Surface Chemist in a permanent role.

As part of the Materials and Applied Surface Science group, you will play an integral role in developing new sequencing and array technologies and related applications. As the company moves fast so does the technology we use, the candidate will have to be adaptable to a wide range of techniques and methods used in life-sciences.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, execute and analyze assays, chemistry and methods for monitoring interactions between molecules/biomolecules and polymeric materials


• Develop and implement tools, metrologies and test methods for the characterization of micro- and nanoparticles, polymers, hydrogels and other materials


• Participate in the multi-disciplinary projects with protein scientists, fabrication and material scientists, engineers to develop the surface chemistry with desired characteristics


• Able to troubleshoot technical challenges, propose next steps or suggest alternative strategies


• Gather, organize and analyze large data sets


• Improve existing processes, tools and chemistries to create robust products and improve process performance


• Independent researcher, who can take the initiative in their areas of expertise and contribute to Illumina’s IP portfolio.


• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and supervisors through oral updates, written reports and technical presentations at meetings.

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.

Requirements:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Material Science or Chemistry with 0-3 years of hands-on experience


• Bio-conjugation and bio-functionalization experience of metal/glass/polymer surfaces required.


• Experience in developing assays and analyzing datasets for quantification of surface chemistry required.


• Experience with the handling, functionalization, and characterization of nanoparticles highly preferred.


• Experience with a wide range of standard analytical and characterization techniques for surface and particle analysis (fluorescence microscopy, FRET, DLS, SEM, AFM, etc) highly desired


• Ability to code custom scripts and utilize tools such as Matlab, Python, Labview etc. for hardware control, data and image analysis helpful


• Evidence of achievement through an excellent academic track record, publications, and/or patents.

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

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

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