Illumina

Overview

We are currently looking for a Scientist 1 to join our Materials Science and Surface Chemistry group in Singapore to contribute to the development and characterization of new materials and surface chemistries for future sequencing and library preparation technologies.

About Illumina

Illumina is the global leader in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology, focused on expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world.

Requirements & Eligibility

• B.Sc./B.Eng. in a relevant field such as chemistry, biochemistry, biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, biomaterials, or an equivalent discipline
• Approximately 0-2 years of relevant hands-on laboratory experience in an academic or industrial research setting
• Ability to execute experiments productively and accurately, with strong attention to documentation, data quality, and laboratory safety
• Ability to design and execute experiments with appropriate controls under guidance, and to contribute to troubleshooting technical issues
• Strong ability to collaborate across disciplines with team members and internal partners
• Ability to communicate experimental results clearly through written updates, reports, and technical discussions

Key Responsibilities

• Performs experiments of varying complexity across a broad range of techniques, identifies technical issues, and contributes to troubleshooting and resolution with appropriate guidance
• Plans and conducts well-controlled experiments, summarizes results, and communicates data-driven conclusions to support team decision-making
• Contributes to ongoing internal research projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Maintains detailed laboratory notebooks and prepares reports, updates, and summaries for managers and project teams as directed