Senior Scientist – Biophysics
IlluminaSingapore, Singapore
Posted January 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Illumina is a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission.
Job Description
Illumina is expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. As a Senior Scientist – Biophysics, you will develop novel approaches to sequencing DNA and work with a multidisciplinary team to solve problems and devise experimental plans.
Requirements
- PhD in biophysics, bioengineering, biochemistry, protein chemistry or related field
- 0-5 years of post-PhD hands-on experience with DNA-related biophysics experiments, DNA processing enzymes, or method development for DNA sequencing
- Understanding of single molecule biophysics; interdisciplinary experience combining biochemistry and biophysics to address biological problems
- Familiarity and comfort working with data collection systems, interpreting data sets, and troubleshooting experiments
- Exceptional data interpretation skills and ability to study data to propose next steps
- Highly creative and inventive problem solver with a can-do attitude
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Highly collaborative team player
Benefits
- Zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race
- Several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility
