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Scientist II
5200 Illumina Way San Diego, CA 92122 US
Job Description
*Depending on experience
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a talented scientist with a strong foundation in biochemical, biophysical, and analytical sciences to join growing Method Development and Transfer team. In this role, you will design and develop assays to characterize key components that support new reagents across product portfolio. Working as part of a cross?functional team, your technical expertise and rigorous scientific approach will drive the rapid development, qualification, and transfer of analytical methods that enable high?quality product manufacturing and release.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize analytical methods for oligonucleotides, enzymes, and liquid reagent consumables; experience with HPLC and LC?MS strongly preferred
- Contribute to analytical method validation and transfer; prior clinical product analysis experience is beneficial but not required
- Partner with scientists across Development, QC, and Manufacturing to design robust QC assays and ensure new product readiness
- Conduct method qualification and prepare documentation to support transfer into regulated manufacturing environments
- Select, qualify, and maintain analytical instrumentation and associated software
- Define process requirements, including instrumentation, personnel training, documentation, and software needs
- Provide technical leadership in product and process development, including design, troubleshooting, and data analysis
- Plan and execute laboratory research activities, ensuring high scientific rigor
- Collaborate routinely with cross?functional teams to drive program success
- May supervise QC or Research Associates
Responsibilities listed are essential but not exhaustive; duties may evolve with business needs.
- Demonstrated ability to develop QC methods for liquid reagents used in complex biological assays
- Expertise with several of the following techniques: HPLC, SEC, CE, GC, GC?MS, LC?MS, MALDI?TOF, SDS?PAGE, IEF
- Strong background in analytical characterization of enzymes and oligonucleotides
- Experience in method qualification and transferring QC processes into Manufacturing
- Experience in regulated and/or GMP environments a plus
- Strong ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with next?generation sequencing platforms a plus
- Experience working with databases a plus
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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