Senior Scientist, Analytical Chemistry (Maternity cover)

Senior Scientist (Analytical Chemistry), 1-Year FTC

Onsite position based at Illumina's European Headquarters in Cambridge, UK

As a Senior Scientist, Analytical Chemistry here at Illumina in Cambridge, you will play a key role in the development of next-generation sequencing (NGS) products. Working within a highly collaborative product development environment, you will design and execute analytical studies, prepare and characterize samples, and generate high-quality data using HPLC and LC-MS. Your expertise will provide critical insights into the chemical processes that underpin Illumina's innovative technologies and contribute directly to advancing human health through genomic discovery. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across research, development, and scientific functions to support the delivery of cutting-edge solutions for our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze samples using HPLC and LC-MS
• Develop and optimize analytical methods for the characterization of materials and processes
• Contribute to scientific understanding through data interpretation and knowledge sharing
• Maintain analytical instrumentation, methods, and standard operating procedures
• Communicate experimental plans, results, and conclusions through written reports and presentations
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional project teams to support product development

  Preferred Requirements:

  • PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline; alternatively, a BSc with substantial relevant industrial experience
  • Industrial experience in analytical chemistry within a product development, manufacturing, or applied research environment
  • Expertise in HPLC and LC-MS
  • Experience of method development and analysis of oligonucleotides would be an advantage
  • Experience with Agilent OpenLab or MassHunter software is advantageous
  • Strong theoretical and practical analytical chemistry skills
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team
  • Self-motivated, organized, and able to deliver high-quality results to agreed timelines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills