Illumina · 11 hours ago
Sr Field Genomics Support Scientist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $162K/yr
5+ years expIllumina is expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. As a Senior Field Genomics Support Scientist, you will work with key opinion leaders to implement and innovate with genomic analysis platforms, develop deep scientific knowledge, and advocate for customer needs while collaborating with product development teams.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareMedical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop a deep scientific and technical knowledge of the Illumina’s genomic analysis products with a focus on tertiary products
Connect customer requirements with platform functionality to streamline analysis workflows and ensure customer success
Use genetics and platform knowledge to consult with customers and optimally implement analysis SOPs to customer requirements
Work closely with the technical support and development teams to troubleshoot and solve challenging genomic analysis problems
Consult as a commercial subject matter expert for Illumina software solutions
Participate in productization discussions for new platform features. Test new platform features and gather feedback from current customers
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience
Experience in genomic variant interpretation required, including applying guidelines set out by ACMG and ClinGen for SNVs and CNVs. This experience should include working with population frequency databases (gnomAD, DGV, etc.), classification databases (ClinVar, ClinGen, MitoMap, etc.) in silico prediction models (REVEL, spliceAI, CADD, etc.) and disease databases (OMIM, MONDO, Orphanet, etc.)
Working understanding of sequencing data analysis including common alignment and variant calling tools and file formats required
Preferred
Experience in writing variant interpretations and genetic test reports preferred
Prior experience supporting customers especially in a highly scientific / technical field preferred
Excellent troubleshooting, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills highly valued
MS or PhD in a Life Science degree (Genetics, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology) or equivalent genomic research or clinical background preferred
Benefits
Access to genomics sequencing
Family planning
Health/dental/vision
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Company
Illumina
Illumina is an innovative technology and revolutionary assays aiming the analyze genetic variation and function.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.28BKey Investors
Bank of America
2024-09-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-01-04Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2000-07-28IPO
Leadership Team
Steven Barnard
Chief Technology Officer, Head of Research & Product Development
Jenny Lei Zheng
SVP & GM of Greater China
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