Scientist 1 (Chemistry / Biochemistry) Full-time

Illumina Scientist 1

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.

Illumina is the global leader in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology. Through relentless innovation, Illumina has helped dramatically reduce the cost of sequencing a human genome, enabling broader use of NGS in research and clinical applications, including cancer diagnostics and genetic testing. We invite you to join us in our effort to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome.

We are currently looking for a Scientist 1 to join our Materials Science and Surface Chemistry group in Singapore. This role is well suited for a resourceful, hands-on scientist with broad scientific interests who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research environment. As part of the team, you will contribute to the development and characterization of new materials and surface chemistries for future sequencing and library preparation technologies.

Position Summary As a Scientist 1 within Illumina's Research and Development team, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary research team to support the development of new sequencing methods. Primary responsibilities include hands-on experimental execution, optimization, data analysis, documentation, and analytical characterization of materials and surface properties, in collaboration with senior scientists and cross-functional partners.

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

Position requirements:

• 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

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience in surface chemistry, including modification or functionalization of inorganic or polymer surfaces
• Knowledge or hands-on experience in bioconjugation chemistry
• Experience with fluorescence-based assays and fundamentals of DNA biochemistry
• Experience in molecular biology techniques such as PCR and qPCR
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to the requirements of new projects
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges
• Industrial research experience is preferable