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Scientist 1 OMSD - Cambridge United Kingdom
As a Scientist 1 here at Illumina in Cambridge you will be part of Illuminas On-Market Support and Development (OMSD) team within the Assay Development organization. This role supports the continued success and evolution of our reproductive health portfolio including the VeriSeq Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) solution. As part of a multidisciplinary team you will contribute to the sustained performance troubleshooting and optimization of on-market products while helping to develop next-generation workflows. This position is ideal for a scientist with experience in automated assay development molecular biology or sample preparation workflows who is looking to grow their impact at a global leader in next-generation sequencing (NGS).
Deadline: 13th June 2025
Illuminas employee benefits are industry-leading and include flexible time off private medical insurance compassion and care time off leisure travel insurance pension employee stock purchasing program volunteer time off and much more!
Why You
You will have knowledge and expertise in molecular biology biochemistry biotechnology or a related field. You will be a motivated and skilled scientist with hands-on experience in molecular workflows including NGS library preparation sequencing and sample extraction techniques. You will be proficient with liquid handling platforms (e.g. Hamilton Tecan Eppendorf) and scripting experience is a plus. You will have a strong understanding of experimental design data analysis and troubleshooting within regulated environments (e.g. CLIA ISO 13485 IVD). You will be comfortable working in a biosafety CL2 laboratory setting and have the proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team. You will have excellent organizational communication and documentation skills with an ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting. You will be comfortable reprioritizing project work in response to changing needs of on-market products. Demonstrated participation in clinical or diagnostic product development is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Product Performance and Improvement
- Support the ongoing performance of on-market products through design changes troubleshooting investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Design plan and execute scientific studies to evaluate and enhance assay performance identify gaps and resolve system-level issues.
Workflow and System Optimization
- Contribute to workflow and system optimization including verification and validation activities required by the applicable regulatory framework and Illumina product development procedures.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Quality Software Bioinformatics Automation Supply Chain and Operations to develop and support robust high-performance end-to-end workflows.
Data Analysis and Communication
- Analyze complex data sets and interpret results to guide technical decision-making and product enhancements.
- Optimize sequencing and non-sequencing assay conditions for increased stability robustness and commercial viability.
- Clearly communicate scientific findings plans and outcomes through reports presentations and documentation in compliance with quality standards.
- Participate in regular project reviews and collaborate across Illuminas global sites to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing.
Our team members are bright energetic and dedicated - they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people one that recognizes the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people the opportunities are endless.
INDEUR
We are a company deeply rooted in belonging promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation Illumina has always prioritized openness collaboration and seeking alternative 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 offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. 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. 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 To learn more visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.