Scientist 2
Core
Develop and optimize consumable reagents (stability, formulation, lyophilization) for Illumina's Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and microarray platforms.
Role type
Mid-level R&D Scientist (Reagent Sciences)
Builds
High-performance, stable reagents and consumables for DNA sequencing and microarray systems.
Domain
Life Sciences / Genomics / Biochemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Biochemistry, enzymology, biochemical engineering, experimental design, data analysis, statistical methods, lab process management, troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Lyophilization process experience, large-scale cell culture/fermentation, protein biochemistry engineering, NGS experience
Technologies
Lyophilization equipment, pilot-scale reactors, large lab-scale fermentation systems, NGS platforms
Responsibilities
Design and execute moderate to advanced complexity experiments with appropriate controls; troubleshoot procedural problems and optimize reagent stability; document technical observations in lab notebooks and reports; collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to solve complex reagent performance issues; employ statistical methods to drive decisions on reagent formulation.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
