Clinical Laboratory Technician - Cambridge

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.

Clinical Lab Technician, Hinxton and Great Abingdon

As a Clinical Lab Technician, you will be primarily based at our Hinxton site with some work at the Illumina Centre based in Great Abington. You will receive full training in all laboratory tasks, including Genotyping, Sequencing and Library Preparation, and collaboration on various projects.

Why us

The Clinical Lab Technician role is essential for the smooth operation of ILS's customer services. This position involves performing a variety of high-quality tests, including whole genome sequencing, DNA extraction, and proteomic assays, with some workflows accredited to ISO 15189 standards. Additionally, the technician will support development projects, such as whole transcriptome sequencing, to introduce new tests into the service environment.

Based in a laboratory setting, the technician will work as part of a team across two locations in Cambridge (Hinxton and Great Abingdon). The successful candidate will employ various techniques, including DNA quantification, DNA and RNA library preparation, DNA sequencing using the NovaSeq platform, and DNA extraction. While some processes are highly automated with Hamilton Star and Tecan Robots, others require manual bench-top assays. The team operates on a shift system over seven days (9 am to 5 pm).

Why You

Illumina Laboratory Services are at the forefront of bringing whole genome sequencing into healthcare, helping change lives by driving adoption of sequencing in the diagnosis of rare disease and emerging cancer applications. Your new colleagues are all deeply passionate about what they do, knowing that our work has the power to improve lives 

Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include adaptable time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more!

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to

• Perform routine lab tasks as assigned.
• Positively respond to changes in priority through the day whilst maintaining quality and meeting defined timeframes.
• Take immediate action when confronted with a problem; recognize when issues require escalation to senior staff and offer basic solutions.
• Perform routine maintenance and QC on laboratory equipment to ensure it is aligned for purpose and operating within set validation criteria.
• Monitor lab consumables: re-order as required to ensure stock levels are maintained to prescribed levels to sustain laboratory throughput.
• Clean and organize common lab areas and take responsibility for all housekeeping tasks being completed on time.
• Always follow H&S procedures at Illumina and adhere to risk assessments.
• Comply with the International Standard (ISO 15189) and QMS.
• Record data to GDP, strictly follow WIs and raise quality events when necessary.
• Contribute to overall team goals whilst maintaining individual output.

Preferred Requirements

• BSc/MSc highly preferred OR some molecular biology laboratory experience required with no degree.
• Some industry experience in a laboratory preferred but not required Experience in automated workflows preferred but not required.
• Detail-oriented and conscientious.

What can you expect

Our team members are bright, enthusiastic, 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 influence of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.