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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.

Basic Function and Scope of the Position:


The Field Applications Scientist (FAS) provides highly visible local partner support and facilitates customer trainings as well as providing data analysis, logistical, and troubleshooting support within the CP territories. This position will also be responsible to support the entire Illumina product range with the primary goal to ensure maximum utilization of Illumina systems and works side by side with our channel partner to increase system pull through while sustain customer retention. This position is based in Saudi Arabia and is responsible for direction and coordination of application support-related activities of Illumina products in Saudi Arabia. Candidate should be willing to extend support in Middle East region as well as a backup function for existing Middle East Illumina resources.


Tasks and Responsibilities:


  • Support local partner coordinating new customer sites including facility inspections, instrument validation.
  • Arranging customer pilot training on behalf of the Channel Partner, who has not yet received official certification or requires shadowing.
  • Reviews and approves operational quality of equipment and instructs the local FAS team about correct usage and maintenance of systems.
  • Discusses troubleshooting issues with local FAS team whenever extra support is required with regards to the end user's technical skills and provides guidance for the design of biochemistry/assays, setup of experiments, usage of software and handling of instruments.
  • Establishes a close connection with the partner FAS team and determines and discusses any lack of competency with the Channel Partner management.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships in partnerships and with customers
  • Helping to support key accounts and strategic Channel Partner sales efforts through technical presentations and demonstrations.
  • Developing and improving key company processes, such as case logging, documentation, and reporting, that support our mission of building a world-class customer support organization.
  • Manage strategic/key accounts and work with internal cross-functional stakeholders 
  • Act as conduit of customer feedback to Sales, Marketing and Product Development teams.
  • Act as the Subject Matter Expert in our market segments including Oncology, Genetic Testing, Reproductive and Genetic Health, Applied Genetics, Molecular Cell Biology and Automation

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.


Preferred Educational Background:


  • Masters or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or Genetics required, OR M.S. and relevant experience.

Preferred Experiential Background:


  • Considerable biotech experience preferred.
  • Must be willing to travel up to 50%
  • Strong understanding of genomics, sequencing applications, and methods that apply to Illumina technology.
  • Prior field experience supporting customers in a highly technical field required.
  • Experience using Genotyping and Sequencing technologies preferred.
  • Demonstrated understanding of commonly used Genotyping data analysis software applications and/or Bioinformatics tools and programs preferred.
  • Proficient with general lab best practices and common Molecular Biology techniques.
  • Demonstrated experience with instrumentation such as liquid handling robotics and optical scanners preferred.
  • Demonstrated superior problem solving and interpersonal and account management skills in a commercial environment.
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication and training skills.
  • Ability to operate as an independent contributor and as a cooperative member of a team.
  • Clear vision of and commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
  • Ability to successfully operate in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
  • Experience managing distributors/channel partners is a plus.
  • Fluency in Arabic language will be an added advantage

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.
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