Scientist 1

Illumina•San Diego, CA

4d•$62,900 - $94,300

About The Position

At Illumina, the Scientist 1 contributes to work expanding access to genomic technology and supporting discoveries that transform human health. The role executes experiments and analyses of moderate to advanced complexity within the immediate team, performs routine chemical and biochemical testing, and uses findings to help troubleshoot problems. The Scientist contributes ideas toward project goals and invention disclosures, assembles and interprets data using accepted methods, maintains an organized laboratory notebook, implements protocols, and provides project leads with supporting data about risks in their area of responsibility. The role also understands the needs and expectations of internal customers and collaborators and may train internal customers in areas of expertise. The position requires a university-level understanding of scientific principles and laboratory experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree, with continued development toward mastery of relevant subject matter. The Scientist draws sound conclusions from general experimental data, interprets results and suggests next steps with guidance from other scientists, and independently uses advanced analytical instrumentation to collect data. Effective communication with colleagues and supervisors through email, presentations, written reports, and meetings supports decision-making. The estimated U.S. base salary range is $62,900–$94,300. Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. Employees are eligible for a variable cash program (bonus or commission), and eligible roles may receive equity. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

University-level understanding of scientific principles and laboratory experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree; working toward mastery of relevant subject matter.
Ability to draw sound conclusions from general experimental data sets.
Ability to interpret results, form conclusions, and suggest next steps with guidance from other scientists.
Ability to independently use advanced analytical instrumentation to collect data.
Basic understanding of statistical significance, replicates, and controls.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors through email, presentations, written reports, or meetings.

Nice To Haves

Typically, a bachelor's degree and 0–2 years of related experience, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Execute planned experiments and analyses of moderate to advanced complexity within the immediate team.
Perform routine chemical and biochemical testing and use insights to help troubleshoot problems.
Contribute ideas for meeting project goals and for invention disclosures.
Assemble data for analysis using accepted methods and distill key conclusions.
Maintain an organized laboratory notebook and implement protocols.
Provide the Project Lead with supporting data on risks in the area of responsibility.
Understand the needs and expectations of internal customers and collaborators.
May train internal customers in areas of expertise.
Communicate with colleagues and supervisors through email, presentations, written reports, and meetings to support decision-making.