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Staff Scientist

Illumina
September 18, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Staff Scientist specializing in IVD assay development and next-generation sequencing to support molecular diagnostics and precision oncology. Responsibilities: lead assay development, verification, validation, and clinical study execution; provide technical expertise on assay design, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance; author technical reports and oversee documentation within ISO 13485 standards; mentor scientists and collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Bioinformatics, and Operations teams; contribute to project planning and decision-making. Requirements: minimum 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's, or 6 years with a Master’s, or 3 years with a PhD; strong knowledge of IVD product requirements, clinical workflows, and assay validation. HighValue: oncology, molecular diagnostics, NGS, IVD assay development, clinical validation, regulatory submission, ISO 13485 compliance. WorkSetup: not specified; likely in a regulated lab environment supporting pharma collaborations.