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Senior Scientist (Maternity Cover) - Cambridge UK
1 year fixed term contract until July 2027
OnsiteCambridgebased role with occasional work from home flexibility
AsSenior Scientisthere at Illumina in Cambridge you willjointhe teamwithin the Applications & Customer Enablement (ACE) team in R&D where you will play a critical role in the development optimisation and support of automated genomics workflows.
This role is central to designing integrating and testing high quality liquid handling methods particularly on Hamilton platforms that underpin Illuminas globally deployed workflow solutions. Acting as a subject matter expert for automation you will work independently on complex multidisciplinary challenges while collaborating closely with cross functional partners across hardware software and line with Illuminas value of Make Customers Heroes your work will directly enable internal teams and customers to deliver reliable reproducible genomic outcomes that advance human health.
Illuminas employee benefits are industry-leading andincludeflexible time off private medical insurancecompassionand care time off leisure travel insurance pension employee stock purchasing program volunteer time off and much more!
WHY YOU
You are an experienced scientist with deepexpertisein laboratory automation and a strong background in genomics or next generation sequencing workflows ideally gained in high throughput laboratory or product development environments.
You bring significanthands onexperience developing end to end automated workflows on Hamilton liquid handling systems using VENUS 6 and you are confident scripting troubleshooting and refining complex methods to ensure robust intuitive anduser friendlyexecution.
You have broad scientific literacy across instrumentation chemistry software and molecular biology and areideallycomfortable working with Illumina sequencing platforms.
You are highly analytical and able to independently evaluate complex technical challenges designappropriate experiments and communicate clear data driven recommendations to a wide range of stakeholders.
You thrive in fast paced cross functional environments take accountability for your work and adapt proactively to shifting project priorities. Your approach reflects Illuminas commitment to excellence innovation with purpose and winning together through collaboration transparency and shared ownership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Lead the development optimisation and maintenance of automated genomics workflows on Hamilton liquid handling platforms with a strong focus on VENUS 6 scripting.
Program customise and troubleshoot liquid handling systems to ensure strong technical performance end to end workflow continuity and intuitive user execution.
Generate high quality technical documentation protocols and training materials to enable reproducible implementation and effective knowledge transfer.
Act as a subject matter expert for automation and system integration supporting investigations across instrumentation software and assay components while taking ownership for outcomes.
Design execute and analyse verification and validation studies clearly communicating results risks and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with cross functional partners to ensure cohesive system performance across hardware software and chemistry embracing an enterprise mindset.
Provide clear technical updates insights and recommendations to support decision making and project delivery.
Build strong relationships with internal collaborators and support customer training and workflow enablement activities where helping customers succeed.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
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 recognises 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.
Does this sound like you Apply today to build robust innovative workflows that enable global science.
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.
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