About the Role
Position: Scientist 1 – Materials/Surface Scientist. Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom (on‑site at Granta Park).
As part of the global Materials and Applied Surface Science group, you will contribute to the development of new sequencing and array technologies, along with related applications.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to early‑stage development and innovation of sequencing and array technologies.
* Support the transition of matured technologies into technology and product development.
* Follow established guidelines and standard procedures to determine appropriate actions.
* Build working relationships within cross‑site teams to exchange information with colleagues, supervisors, and project leaders.
* Receive general instruction on new assignments, periodically working independently.
* Communicate weekly with teams in the US and Singapore; occasional travel to these locations is expected.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required; preferably in Chemistry or Materials Science.
* Experience with chemical techniques and characterisation essential.
* Familiarity with polymerisation techniques, handling macromolecules, microscopy techniques (e.g., confocal, TEM), experience with DNA and proteins, and programming/script editing.
* Comfortable working in a collaborative, innovation‑driven team environment.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits program that reflects the value our people bring.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Illumina is 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. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com.
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