Membrane Scientist - Biomimetic Materials for Genomics

Illumina; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution 10%

Private medical insurance

Summer shutdown

Flexible benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Illumina in Cambridge, UK is seeking an early‑career Scientist I to help develop next‑generation sequencing technologies and biomimetic membrane systems. You will join a collaborative global team, contribute from concept to product development, and work with advanced hardware including US collaboration.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Molecular Science, Biochemistry, or related field, plus strong experimental skills and clear

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Molecular Science, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Experience with lipidic or biomimetic membranes is advantageous.
• Experience with biological assays, surface chemistry or materials characterisation is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to support development of sequencing and array technologies, focusing on materials science and biomimetic membranes.
• Contribute to generation, evaluation, and maturation of innovative technologies and transfer into product environments.
• Analyse and interpret data, troubleshoot, and document results for reproducibility.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary and global teams, including US colleagues and travel.
• Continue building expertise and adopt new methodologies to support fast-paced research.

Skills

Lipidic membrane systems

Experimental skills

Strong communication

Collaborative mindset

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Molecular Science, Biochemistry, or related field

Job description

Illumina in Cambridge, UK is seeking an early‑career Scientist I to help develop next‑generation sequencing technologies and biomimetic membrane systems. You will join a collaborative global team, contribute from concept to product development, and work with advanced hardware including US collaboration.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Molecular Science, Biochemistry, or related field, plus strong experimental skills and clear