Staff Scientist - Oncology On Market Support and Development

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute large-scale technical and product development projects for TruSight Oncology assays, including activity planning and requirement definition.
• Manage individual project workstreams independently, ensuring deliverables meet commercial standards for stability and performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Scientists, Engineers, Bioinformaticians, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to optimize assay conditions and QC processes.
• Apply Product Development Processes (PDP) and Quality Management Systems (QMS) to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Lead risk analysis and FMEA activities for project teams.
• Mentor junior scientists and engineers, delegating sub-tasks and providing technical guidance.
• Partner with Marketing and Regulatory stakeholders to support communications to customers and the field.

Requirements

• PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, genomics, or bioengineering with 3+ years of experience (MS with 6+ years, or BS with 8+ years).
• Experience in the development, verification, validation, and regulatory submission of clinical diagnostic devices for regulated markets.
• Demonstrated knowledge of design controls and risk management.
• Proven ability to lead project subfunctions, including technical planning and milestone tracking.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to drive both new product development and improvements for on-market products.
• Excellent communication skills for working in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the transfer of new products to manufacturing and/or Quality Control (QC).
• Deep domain expertise in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and molecular biology.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range ($118,200 - $177,200).
• Eligibility for variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and potential equity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits and paid time off.
• Access to genomics sequencing and family planning support.

About the Company

Illumina is a global leader in genomics, expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people. Our innovations enable life-changing discoveries in disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment, transforming human health through the power of the genome.