Senior, Staff, or Sr. Staff, Stem Cell/iPSC Research–Foster City, CA (San Francisco Bay Area)

Illumina • Foster City, CA

2d • $113,300 - $244,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Hundreds of millions of human genomes and exomes are expected to be sequenced over the next decade, driven by steady innovations in sequencing technologies pioneered by Illumina. The enormous quantities of genomic data being generated by Illumina in collaboration with our partners worldwide represents a major opportunity to develop novel data-driven and artificial intelligence methods to extract clinically actionable information from the genome, and apply it towards improving human health. Our Exceptional Multi-disciplinary Team Is Unlocking The Power Of The Genome Illumina is the worldwide leader in genome sequencing and deriving insights on the impact of the human genome on health and disease. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and talented experimental scientist to lead a multi-disciplinary project working on experimental validation of novel drug targets directly identified from human genetics, using human IPSC systems. Illumina’s leadership position in the generation and analysis of human genetic data enables us to pursue a unique human genetics-first approach to target discovery, supported by a multidisciplinary team of dedicated experimental scientists, statistical geneticists, and deep learning engineers working collaboratively to validate therapeutic hypotheses. We are looking for a highly innovative wet lab scientist to design, plan, and execute experiments in the laboratory in support of these early discovery efforts. The successful candidate is expected to pursue novel approaches to study a broad range of different disease indications using high throughput functional genomics strategies in a variety of human IPSC systems, with a focus on identification and validation of therapeutic targets and next-generation biomarkers.

Requirements

• Extensive expertise with genetic molecular biology techniques, with particular emphasis on development of cell culture and IPSC models, high-throughput sequencing assays, CRISPR, single cell sequencing, target identification, and target validation.
• Strong record of technical proficiency, innovation, and scientific rigor as demonstrated by publication in high-quality scientific journals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of cutting-edge techniques and systems for running high-throughput sequencing experiments on IPSC-derived cell types and systems.
• Design, develop and validate quantitative cellular assays to credential novel targets.
• Lead academic and clinical collaborators to integrate innovative biology with data from large-scale human genetics and high throughput sequencing assays to develop new target hypotheses.
• Responsibility to lead the scientific strategy of the research team.
• Present results at scientific meetings and publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Benefits

• At Illumina, you can expect a highly competitive salary accompanied by a market-leading benefits package.
• You will be part of the global leader in the DNA sequencing industry, where you will find robust growth opportunities and career development.
• To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program.
• We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognizes the tremendous value they bring to our business every day.
• We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
• We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree