What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.Scientist 1 – Advanced Science Assay Research 1 year Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract (starting Feb / March 2024) Cambridge Onsite We have an exciting, fixed term contract opportunity to join Illumina in Cambridge as a Scientist Level 1 within our Advanced Science Assay Research team. This is a maternity cover position to start in February / March 2024 for 1 year. The role is full time and onsite Monday to Friday.In return, Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion, and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, lifestyle allowance, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off and much more! The roleWorking within a small team you may be responsible for activities related to innovation, introduction of new products and services, improvement of current products, or analysis of organic and inorganic substances and materials in accordance with established regulatory standards.Your Scope of Responsibilities:Applies basic problem-solving techniques to define and resolve routine issues.Determines a course of action based on guidelines.Works on assignments of limited scope where answers can be readily obtained and problem solving requires following standard practices/procedures.Develops working relationships internally.Exchanges standard/basic information with colleagues, immediate supervisor, project leaders and other professionals in the team/group.Requires guided leadership and receives general instruction on work/new assignments.Work is reviewed periodically based on a set of defined procedures or precedence.About youTo be part of this great team, you will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be able to cope well under pressure, be meticulous, with excellent attention to detail. Be proactive, honest and open with excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.You will also:Have gained a bachelor’s degree and possess a university level understanding of the scientific principles and laboratory experience.Be able to draw sound conclusions from general experiment data sets and able to interpret results to form conclusions and suggest next steps with guidance from other scientists. Have demonstrable experience and competencies in a Lab environment, with focus on general assay library preparation tasks. Be able to effectively manage a workload of tasks, carrying out specific project work.Have good computer skills and be able to demonstrate good competencies with data.Does this sound like you? Apply today and we’ll be back in touch! 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. At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. If you require accommodations or adjustments to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.comIllumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities 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.
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