Job Description:

Position Summary

The Development Services Group is looking for a skilled analytical scientist to join our Analytical Core Lab. As a key member of the Development Services team you will be instrumental in the direction and success of this service and the implementation of analytical methods at Illumina.

This is a fast-paced role that will involve collaboration across cross-functional departments.  It will require a motivated individual who is internal customer focused and a practical solution provider.

Responsibilities will include

• Running and analysis of ICP-MS and LC-MS instrumentation.




• Operation and tracking of stability studies and equipment.




• Maintaining analytical equipment.




• Transfer, optimization and standardization of new analytical assays from product development teams.




• Assisting internal customers with experimental design, carrying out experiments and maintaining good documentation




• Making technical recommendations based on knowledge, experience and data




• Day-to-day communication with internal customers




• Evaluation of new analytical tools and techniques.




• The role and team may evolve and so, the scope of these responsibilities is likely to expand.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Education: PhD in Chemistry, Bioengineering, Biophysics or equivalent work experience




• Experience in at least 2 of the following: Mass Spectrometry, HPLC and NMR.




• Strong theoretical and practical chemistry skills




• Self-motivated and adaptable




• Good communication skills




• Must be a team player




• Demonstrated experience in solving challenging, interdisciplinary problems at the interface of biology, chemistry and materials science.

Desired Skills

• ICP-MS experience




• Development, optimization or research experience




• Understanding and experience in DOE and other statistical methods




• Liquid Handling experience (Hamilton, TECAN etc)




• Experience with other analytical techniques, e.g. XRF, microscopy, flow cytometry is a plus.

At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. 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. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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