Molecular Clinical Lab Scientist - Illumina

Illumina is the only life sciences company developing genome-wide technologies for genotyping, gene expression and sequencing—the three cornerstones of modern genetic analysis. By enabling studies of thousands of patient samples at once, our products set genetic discovery on fast forward. And we’re just getting started.

Molecular Clinical Lab Scientist
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Responsible for performing technical and scientific processes and procedures in a high complexity genetic testing CLIA certified laboratory.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Perform high complexity laboratory tests according to approved policies and procedures for all phases of testing; pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic, as well as general laboratory systems.
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance and calibration of instrumentation and equipment used to perform the testing.
• Follow quality control and quality assessment programs.Evaluate test results for completeness, accuracy and quality.
• Report test results to clients.
• Assist with revising laboratory documents including policies, procedures, forms.Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Manage goals within defined target timeframes, may manage small technical teams to achieve their goals.
• Perform data analysis and present results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Preferred Educational Background:
B.S. degree or equivalent in chemistry, biological sciences, or related field with current California CLS license required.

Preferred Experiential Background:

• 0-1 years experience in a scientific discipline and experience in a CLIA environment preferred.
• Knowledge of technology development in a fast paced biotech environment.
• Excellent laboratory, experimental skills.
• Technically sound; show potential for technical proficiency and scientific creativity
• Sound understanding of the latest genomics technologies, methodologies, and practices.
• Basic understanding of optical and robotic systems.
• Strong data analysis skills, ability to interpret and draw conclusions from vast amounts of data.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook required.
• Good communication and team management skills.
• Must be very detail oriented.

When you join the high-performing team at Illumina, your work takes on new meaning—to an exponential degree. Our growth, our positive culture, and the impact our products are having in the world ignite a passion that drives our people forward. And together, we accomplish beyond expectations.

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