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.

Responsibilities

• Engage in cross-functional collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams to accelerate the development of novel reagents and assays used across Illumina NGS platforms.
• Plan and execute various laboratory activities, communicate results and conclusions to aid in team decision-making.
• Maintain good lab and documentation practices.
• Upkeep of lab equipment, laboratory supplies and good housekeeping

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum B.Sc./B.Eng. with 1-2 years laboratory experience in a relevant field such as life sciences, biochemistry, biochemical/chemical engineering or equivalent is required.
• Recent B.Sc. graduates with laboratory experience may also apply
• Familiarity in various molecular biology and analytical techniques eg. quantitative PCR, optical/fluorescence microscopy, electrophoresis, liquid chromatography, activity assays, cell culture, nucleic acid isolation
• Strong collaborator with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sense of urgency and ability to achieve deliverables within project timelines
• Ability to adapt to business needs in a rapidly changing, fast paced industry
• Applications with Cover Letter will be preferentially considered

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

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:

• Experience with NGS library preparation
• Previous work experience in biochemical, pharma, chemical or equivalent industries
• Experience with IVD and/or RUO product development
• Experience with NGS workflows including bioinformatics data processing
• Understanding of protein biochemistry, engineering and structure

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

• Engage in cross-functional collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams to accelerate the development of novel reagents and assays used across Illumina NGS platforms.
• Plan and execute various laboratory activities, communicate results and conclusions to aid in team decision-making.
• Maintain good lab and documentation practices.
• Upkeep of lab equipment, laboratory supplies and good housekeepin