Lab Specialist

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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.

As a Lab Specialist at the Singapore Illumina Solutions Center, you will work in a dynamic, collaboration-oriented environment supporting both the Commercial and Service organizations. You will be responsible for providing laboratory support for projects across the AMEA region. In addition to project support, you will share responsibility for daily laboratory maintenance and assist in maintaining the facility. This includes tasks such as managing inventory, ensuring equipment readiness, and upholding safety and quality standards. The role requires a proactive approach, strong technical capabilities, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting.

• Responsibility for laboratory organization, including but not limited to ensuring labs are clean and organized, communal stock administration, oversight of cold storage units and lab access procedures.
• Maintain and organize inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies
• Assisting with coordinating of laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance and keeping records up to date.
• Track, order, and receive lab reagents and disposables such as chemicals, enzymes, buffers, pipette tips, reagent tubes, etc
• Handling Environment, Health & Safety (e.g. point-of-contact for the EH&S team and Risk Assessments, safety inspections) and Facilities (e.g. equipment moves, space planning) related tasks
• Provide ad-hoc support to others within lab management team
• Collaborate with other departments on cross functional projects

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

• Experience working in or supervising a wet lab or equivalent containing standard equipment (liquid handling robots, safety cabinets, compressed gases, chemical handling and disposal, centrifuges, PCR machines, etc.).
• Conducting laboratory work for Illumina's library prep, sequencing, and microarray products including experimental design, data generation, and data analysis.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, hard-working, cheerful individual who desires to be part of a fast-paced dynamic environment.

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

• Advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in Genetics or Molecular biology, with 2+ years of wet lab experience or a Bachelor of Science with 4+ years of wet lab experience.
• Hands-on experience in successfully running Illumina's library prep, sequencing, and/or microarray products
• Demonstrated ability to conduct laboratory experiments from planning through to data analysis.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and have a strong desire to be part of a fast-paced and dynamic environment willing to do a variety of tasks that change quickly depending on laboratory needs.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively in a highly matrixed organization.
• Strong teamwork ethic with excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
• A willingness to learn and focus on continuous improvement.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity 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. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact To learn more, visit: The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.