Technical Application Scientist

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.

Technical Applications Scientist - Berlin, Germany (12 -Month Fix term contract)

As a Technical Applications Scientist here at Illumina, you will provide support to customers and colleagues on Illumina's products; bead array and Next Generation Sequencing. By joining Illumina as a Technical Support Scientist in the Berlin Office you will work in collaboration and in scientific discussion which will enable our clinical customer success across the Mediterranean region.

Please note that this is a 12-month contract position.
- 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_

Why You

You will have a keen interest and experience in supporting customers and providing the best levels of technical customer care possible. You will have excellent analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to communicate technical information effectively to your customers.

Responsibilities will include
- Troubleshoot basic inquiries utilizing foundational knowledge of technical issues to answer routine problems and questions.
- Provide technical guidance regarding the choice and use of the appropriate Illumina product to existing and prospective customers.
- Independently handle both inquiry and complaint cases, and seeks assistance when needed
- Research and provide resolution on routine issues. Triages issues on more complex issues
- Triage and dispatch issues requiring field support to Illumina Engineers and Applications Scientists
- Maintain excellent records via SFDC of all customer interactions
- Develops and maintains networks with internal Technical Application Scientist team
- Sets goals with some guidance.
- Complies with all health and safety directions plus all relevant written instructions and work instructions.

Preferred background, skills and experience:

- MSc. or BSc in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, or other relevant field
- Some practical lab experience, ideally within Sequencing or BeadArray
- Some technical support experience; or equivalent work experience gained within a relevant scientific setting
- Fluent in both English and German essential
- Excellent communication skills

What Can You Expect

Our team members are bright, energetic and dedicated - they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognizes the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.

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