Illumina
Senior Scientist – Biophysics
US - California - San Diego, USA · Senior
H1B sponsorship available$98k-$148kDetected 83 days ago
BioinformaticsCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking
About the role
- What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know?
- 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.
- Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.
Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will design, execute and interpret single molecule experiments, utilizing an understanding of DNA, biochemistry and biophysics.
- You are excited to develop novel approaches to sequencing DNA.
Requirements
- 0-5 years of post-PhD hands-on experience with DNA-related biophysics experiments, DNA processing enzymes, or method development for DNA sequencing.
- interdisciplinary experience combining biochemistry and biophysics to engineer biophysical systems and/or discern biophysical mechanisms.
- 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.
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills and Experience:
- The range reflects long‑term growth in the role.
- Most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range.
Skills
- Ability to write scripts to process proprietary data.
- Experience working with international cross site teams.
Compensation
- The estimated base salary range for the Senior Scientist – Biophysics role based in the United States of America is: $98,400 - $147,600.
Benefits
- At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world.
Company info
- Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself.
- Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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