System Integration Engineer 1 (Microarray Integration)

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Position Description

Illumina develops the world’s leading next generation DNA sequencing (NGS) and microarray platforms which are revolutionizing industries such as healthcare, life sciences, forensics, agriculture, and clinical research.

To support the growth of Illumina, we are looking for a System Integration Engineer to join the Microarray System Integration Team within Illumina Product Development. You will participate in the development of high quality, robust microarray products through the integration of hardware, instrument, software, chemistry components and workflows. This is a hand-on position which will require you to be responsible for the design & execution of the experiment plan, the analysis of the experimental results and the troubleshooting/investigation on the potential system issues, to support the development of end-to-end assay workflows.

Position Responsibilities:

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Hands-on testing and integration of the product system –hardware, software, chemistry/reagents, consumables and application components.
• Design and execute experiment protocols to optimize end-to-end workflow performance.
• Execution of the Design Verification Test (DVT) to verify the product requirements.
• Execution of Engineering study for workflow optimation/test.
• Use analytical tools (JMP, R, Python etc.) to conduct data analysis and data interpretation of the experimental results regarding the workflow/assay performance.
• Organize and present experimental data clearly and concisely.
• Contribute to the development of appropriate hardware, software or workflow configurations for the system or prototype to be used in V&V studies.
• Contribute to the investigation and resolution of system/sub-system level technical problems.
• Contribute to the draft of development documentation (e.g. engineering study reports, workflow instructions etc.).

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Position Requirements:

• Demonstrate understanding of Microarray/Sequencing/Library Preparation technology, molecular biology, biochemistry and genetics.
• Wet-lab experience in the molecular biology/biochemistry lab environment with sound laboratory skills.
• Hands-on experience for planning and execution of DOE for workflow optimization/problem-solving/root cause investigation is preferred.
• Detail oriented, organized and highly motivated.
• Proficiency in standard computer skills and statistical packages
• Solid communication, presentation and writing skills.
• A desire to be a part of a fast paced, multidisciplinary, and dynamic environment.
• Detail oriented and highly motivated.
• Work effectively with cross-functional project team.

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodation for additional task and responsibilities.

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:

• Typically requires a 0 - 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related disciplines.

Additional Experiences That Are Desired, But Not Mandatory.

• Previous experience working with Illumina Sequencing/Microarray products.
• Previous experience using Python or other programming tools for the analysis of large data sets.
• Previous experience working with liquid handling robots.

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