R&D Scientist I — Materials & Surface Chemistry

Illumina; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ERG programs

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Illumina is seeking a Scientist 1 to join the Materials Science and Surface Chemistry group in Singapore. You will perform hands-on experiments, optimize methods, and analyze data as part of a multidisciplinary team advancing sequencing technologies.

The role emphasizes documentation, collaboration, and contribution to ongoing projects in a fast-paced research setting, with a strong focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• B.Sc./B.Eng. in chemistry, biochemistry, biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, biomaterials, or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of hands-on lab experience in academia or industry.
• Strong documentation, data quality, and lab safety focus.
• Ability to design and execute experiments with proper controls.

Responsibilities

• Performs experiments across techniques and troubleshoots with guidance.
• Plans, executes, and summarizes well-controlled experiments.
• Contributes to internal research projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintains detailed notebooks and prepares reports for teams.

Skills

Hands-on lab skills

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

B.Sc./B.Eng. in chemistry/biochemistry/biomaterials or related field

Tools

PCR

qPCR

Fluorescence assays

Job description

Illumina is seeking a Scientist 1 to join the Materials Science and Surface Chemistry group in Singapore. You will perform hands-on experiments, optimize methods, and analyze data as part of a multidisciplinary team advancing sequencing technologies.

The role emphasizes documentation, collaboration, and contribution to ongoing projects in a fast-paced research setting, with a strong focus on safety and quality.