Research Lab Assistant Intern

As a Research Assistant Intern at Illumina, you will participate in a 20-week program within the Research and Development team, collaborating globally to develop new sequencing methods. You will gain hands-on experience in R&D lab operations, acquiring industrial skills such as Lean methodology, equipment operation and troubleshooting, innovative problem-solving, and project management. Responsibilities include conducting experiments, preparing buffers, analyzing data using basic statistics, assisting with lab maintenance, and providing solutions to routine technical problems.

Must Have

• Current Diploma students in scientific disciplines such as Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biotechnology
• Organized
• excellent laboratory skills
• Meticulous
• attentive to details
• Able to communicate effectively with excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Analytical
• efficient
• problem solver
• easily-adaptable
• independent but also works well in a team
• Takes initiative
• a self-starter
• positive
• driven with a “can do” attitude

Perks & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to Lab Management projects
• Learn and have fun!
• Zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility

Internship Program:

Make a difference and be part of something bigger. Experience the breathtaking pace of genomic innovation through Illumina internship opportunities. During our program, you’ll learn, grow, and become a fully integrated member of the Illumina team.

Research Assistant Intern (20 weeks):

The Research Assistant Intern will be required to complete a 20 weeks program from 16 Mar 2026 to 02 Aug 2026. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview with Illumina’s Research & Development Team.

Project Description:

As an intern within Illumina’s Research and Development team, you will collaborate with a global, multi-disciplinary research team to contribute to the development of new sequencing methods. You will gain hands-on experience in R&D lab operations and acquire essential industrial skills. These skills include Lean methodology, exposure to equipment operation and troubleshooting, innovative problem-solving in daily operations, and the application of project management tools in tasks and assignments. You will report directly to the Lab Supervisor and provide support for various laboratory activities.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Participate in experiments and fieldwork, including fundamental tasks related to proteins and chemistry, such as preparing buffers.
• Analyze data by utilizing basic statistics
• Assist in laboratory maintenance
• Upkeep of lab equipment, maintain laboratory supplies and good housekeeping
• Provide recommendations and solutions to routine problems in relation to the project i.e methodological/technical problems
• Opportunity to contribute to Lab Management projects
• Learn and have fun!

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Open to current Diploma students in scientific disciplines such as Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biotechnology
• Organized, excellent laboratory skills
• Meticulous, attentive to details
• Able to communicate effectively with excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Analytical, efficient, problem solver, easily-adaptable, independent but also works well in a team
• Takes initiative, a self-starter, positive, and driven with a “can do” attitude.

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 accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. 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.