What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Bioinformatics Scientist 2

Location: Cambridge – Onsite or Hybrid

We are seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist 2 to join our team based in Cambridge.

If you have a passion for genomics and a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field, this is your opportunity to advance your career within our Clinical Translational Research team based in Cambridge.

Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include, flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more!

The role

You will provide expert support for the analysis and interpretation of clinical research tumour samples, build and maintain analyses pipelines and assist in the development of Illumina’s products in the oncology space.

You’ll work on projects that shape the future of cancer care and help bring whole genome sequencing into clinical practice.

Why consider this move?

• Impactful work: Contribute to innovations that improve patient outcomes and advance cancer genomics.
• Career growth: Build on your Illumina experience and gain exposure to cutting-edge research and novel tools and cross-functional collaboration.
• Supportive environment: Work alongside experts in R&D, Bioinformatics, and Medical Affairs in a culture that values internal development.

What you’ll do:

• Analyze and interpret NGS data from clinical tumor samples.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver end-to-end workflows.
• Develop and maintain analysis pipelines and assist in creating novel tools that add clinical value to cancer genomes.

What we’re looking for:

• Master’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or related discipline.
• Proficiency in R/Python and Unix/Linux (essential).
• Experience with whole genome sequencing data analysis, including variant calling and QC (essential).
• Knowledge of cancer genomics and somatic variant calling (a plus).
• Familiarity with HPC or cloud environments like AWS (desired).
• Strong communication skills and ability to present scientific ideas clearly to internal and external stakeholders

Ready to take your career further? Apply today and help us shape the future of healthcare.

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