Senior Scientist, On-Market Genomic Assay Development

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illuminaSan Diego (CA)

Molecular and Cellular Biologists Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

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Illumina in San Diego is seeking a Senior Staff Scientist for On-Market Support. You will lead cross-functional teams to drive design changes, investigations, and lifecycle management for clinical assays including Oncology and NIPT. The role requires a strong background in genomics, molecular biology, and next-generation sequencing, with hands-on leadership in a regulated product environment. Excellent communication and mentoring are essential as you partner with Regulatory, Quality, and

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