Technical Applications Scientist
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About the Role
Illumina seeks a Technical Applications Scientist to provide expert technical guidance and after-sales support across genomic product portfolio in the META+ region.
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Responsibilities
- Quickly and accurately answer technical questions from customers
- Triage, troubleshoot and resolve customer complaints professionally and conclusively
- Assist customers with design and interpretation of Microarray and Next Generation sequencing experiments
- Provide technical guidance on choice and use of appropriate Illumina products
- Triage and dispatch issues requiring field support to Illumina or Channel Partner Engineers
- Log and manage customer issues using Illumina’s issue tracking database
- Conduct web based product trainings and application seminars for Illumina customers
- Provide oversight and feedback on channel service operations
- Report problems trend, reagent and product quality issues to Regional/Global Product Support
Requirements
- M.S or B.S. plus relevant lab experience in molecular biology, genetics or related field
- Hands on laboratory experience with PCR, Next Generation Sequencing, and/or Microarray technologies
- Fluent in both English and Arabic
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication and training skills
- Experience with NIPT, oncology or other clinical applications highly desired
- Experience in library preparation and optimization or troubleshooting
- Prior commercial experience with channels and distributors is a plus
- Experience working with distributors in Asia Pacific, Middle East or Africa region is a plus
- Must be willing to travel up to 10%
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Company Overview
- Illumina is expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world.
- Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself, with opportunities to make a difference.
Role Overview
- Technical Applications Scientist Dubai (META+ Region)
- Office based in Dubai with flexibility to work from home twice per week.
- Deliver expert level technical guidance and after sales support across full product portfolio including Library Preparation, Sequencing Instruments, Analysis Software and Microarray technologies.
Tasks And Responsibilities
- Quickly and accurately answer technical questions.
- Professionally, efficiently and conclusively triage, troubleshoot and resolve customer complaints.
- Assist customers with design and interpretation of Microarray and Next Generation sequencing experiments.
- Provide technical guidance regarding the choice and use of the appropriate Illumina product.
- Triage and dispatch issues requiring field support to Illumina or official Channel Partner Engineers and Applications Scientists.
- Log and manage customer issues using Illumina’s issue tracking database.
- Manage and drive cases to ensure appropriate and timely action and resolution.
- Conduct web based product trainings and application seminars for Illumina customers.
- Provide oversight and feedback on channel service operations.
- Reports problems trend, reagent and product quality issues to Regional/Global Product Support.
Preferred Education
- M.S or B.S. plus some relevant lab experience in molecular biology, genetics or related field.
Preferred Experience
- Hands on laboratory experience using, developing or troubleshooting a wide range of molecular biology protocols such as PCR, Next Generation Sequencing, and/or Microarray technologies is a plus.
- Experience with NIPT, oncology or other clinical applications highly desired.
- Experience in library preparation and optimization or troubleshooting.
- Prior commercial experience with channels and distributors is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills required.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication and training skills a MUST.
- Experience working in any service role desired.
- Experience working with distributors in the Asia Pacific, Middle East or Africa region is a plus.
- Must be willing to travel up to 10% for training, company meetings, etc.
- Fluent in both English and Arabic language is essential.
Compensation and Benefits
- Estimated base salary range: AED 170,200 255,400 per month.
- Range reflects long term growth; most candidates hired between minimum and middle of range.
- All employees eligible for variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity.
- Benefits package includes support during important life moments, flexible time off, opportunities to give back, and weeklong company wide summer shutdown.
- In UAE: 37.5% housing allowance and 8% transportation allowance in addition to salary.
About Illumina
- Illumina is deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment.
- Zero net gap in pay regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race.
- Several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for career development, cultural awareness, and social responsibility.
- Equal opportunity employer.
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