Scientist I: Materials & Surface Chemistry

Illumina Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Illumina Singapore Pte Ltd invites applications for a Scientist 1 in the Materials Science and Surface Chemistry group. The role supports development of new materials and surface chemistries for future sequencing technologies, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

You will perform hands-on experiments, analyze data, and document results, contributing to cross-functional projects while maintaining detailed notebooks and communicating findings to project teams.

Qualifications

• B.Sc./B.Eng. in chemistry/biochemistry/biomaterials or related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant hands-on lab experience.
• Ability to execute experiments productively and accurately, with strong attention to documentation, data quality, and laboratory safety.
• Ability to design and execute experiments with appropriate controls under guidance, and to contribute to troubleshooting technical issues.
• Strong cross-disciplinary collaboration ability.
• Ability to communicate experimental results clearly through written updates, reports, and technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Performs experiments of varying complexity across a broad range of techniques, identifies technical issues, and contributes to troubleshooting and resolution with appropriate guidance.
• Plans and conducts well-controlled experiments, summarizes results, and communicates data-driven conclusions to support team decision-making.
• Contributes to ongoing internal research projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Maintains detailed laboratory notebooks and prepares reports, updates, and summaries for managers and project teams as directed.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Surface chemistry

Bioconjugation chemistry

Fluorescence-based assays

Molecular biology (PCR/qPCR)

Collaborative/teamwork

Documentation accuracy

Education

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

Tools

PCR/qPCR techniques

Surface modification techniques

Job description

Illumina Singapore Pte Ltd invites applications for a Scientist 1 in the Materials Science and Surface Chemistry group. The role supports development of new materials and surface chemistries for future sequencing technologies, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

You will perform hands-on experiments, analyze data, and document results, contributing to cross-functional projects while maintaining detailed notebooks and communicating findings to project teams.