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If you’re passionate about solving complex technical challenges and making an impact on human health, this role might be your next big move. As an Engineer 2 – Process Development , you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of Illumina’s products. This hands‑on position sits at the intersection of manufacturing, design, and quality , with a strong focus on supporting complex fluidic processes across high‑volume production environments. You’ll work closely with our production floor teams and contribute directly to Illumina’s mission advancing human health by delivering reliable, scalable genomic platforms to customers worldwide. Key Responsibilities...

Drives development and implementation of corporate policy through strategic partnerships with state government and industry groups aligning with business objectives. Organization's contact for state and local legislative and public policy matters across the US. Serves as organization liaison to and fosters relationships with key members of state and local government and industry groups to promote company interests across the US. Prepares policy briefings, testimony for pending state legislative actions and provides thought leadership and recommendations to advance priorities. Ensures appropriate company participation in state and local government forums and industry group meetings. Works with state and local policymakers, leaders of...

In your role as Senior Field Genomics Support Scientist, you will have the opportunity to work with key opinion leaders throughout the United States and Canada to help them implement and innovate with our industry leading genomic analysis platforms including Emedgene and Illumina Connected Insights. You will develop deep scientific and technical knowledge of the platform and its capabilities and use it to help our customers quickly scale their ability to interpret genomic data and cultivate successful customer relationships. Your feedback and expertise will also be critical to driving innovation in the platform through frequent work with our product development...

Develops new or modified process formulations, defines processing or handling equipment requirements and specifications, and reviews processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture, fabrication, and evaluation of products. Involvement may begin at any step from pilot plant to full-scale manufacturing. Coordinates design requirement review with appropriate engineering/scientific personnel to ensure compatibility of processing methods. Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications. May conceive and plan projects involving definition and selection of new concepts, equipment automation technology, and approaches in the processing or development of new or improved processes. Responsibilities Participate...

The Senior Attorney, Legal (Regulatory and Quality Counsel) will provide specialized legal support within Illumina’s global regulatory legal practice, advising on regulatory and quality matters affecting the full lifecycle of Illumina’s medical device, diagnostics, and research use only (RUO) products. This role partners closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Medical Affairs, Global Compliance, and Commercial functions to deliver clear, business-focused legal advice that ensures compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and international regulatory requirements. The Senior Attorney will play a key role in interpreting and applying complex regulatory frameworks to support product development, labeling, marketing, and post-market activities in...

The Director, Legal (Regulatory and Quality Counsel) will serve as a senior legal advisor within Illumina’s global legal regulatory practice, providing high-level legal support on complex regulatory matters impacting medical device, diagnostics, and RUO (Research Use Only) product lifecycle. This position plays a critical role in enabling business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulatory frameworks, including the U.S. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), FDA medical device regulations, the European Union In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) and other similar regulations. This position requires a hands-on, business-oriented, and solutions-focused legal professional with deep in-house experience, ideally within the...

The Senior Array Software Technical Product Manager is a market-facing, commercially focused technical product leader responsible for the product strategy, roadmap, and commercial success of Illumina's array software portfolio — DRAGEN Array, DesignStudio, and legacy array informatics tools. This role sits at the intersection of Product, Engineering, Sales, and Customers, ensuring that our array software products resonate with enterprise life sciences customers and drive measurable business impact. The ideal candidate brings experience in life sciences software or genomics, strong exposure to enterprise customers, and a proven ability to translate customer and market insights into detailed product requirements and go-to-market execution....

The Manufacturing Technician 3 will be responsible for performing a wide variety of manufacturing activities. The Technician will prepare and formulate reagents , perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory equipment, and prepare kits for internal and external distribution. Responsibilities Synthesize and purify oligonucleotides Prepare and formulate buffers and reagents according to Standard Operating Procedures. Assemble assay kits for internal and external distribution. Ensure accurate accounting of materials in the inventory management system. Perform routine maintenance and limited troubleshooting on general use laboratory equipment, such as balances, pH meters, freezers, vacuum pumps, etc. Complete all paperwork as required (batch records,...

Under moderate supervision, coordinates and consolidates finished goods inventory from manufacturing to support order fulfillment. Primary responsibilities are to provide support in Logistics and Materials for all product lines and to coordinate shipments to customers through inventory control. These job duties will be performed in compliance with established global standard procedures. Helps segregate short dated and expired material, scrap requests, perform cycle counts, transport material to and from offsite storage, reconcile inventory discrepancies, and proper location transfers for finished goods inventory. Ensures documentation is followed according to procedure. Support picking, packing and processing for order fulfillment. Responsibilities Transfer finished goods...

Why Us We are a multi-disciplinary and multinational team focused in using next-generation sequencing technology to transform human health and save patient’s lives. Our team works at the interface of research and clinical practice developing and improving innovative algorithms to call variants and biomarkers that fill gaps in clinical practice, focusing primarily on oncology. We collaborate deeply with internal and external teams, to augment DRAGEN, Illumina’s software platform to analyze high-throughput sequencing data, and remove barriers for its use in clinical settings. Why You We know the importance of your role and offer you a collaborative and supportive environment in...

We are looking for a driven, talented Senior Scientist to join our Functional Method Development & Transfer (MDT) team. Functional MDT is a center of excellence (COE) for functional test method development, qualification/validation, and transfer that supports new product introduction (NPI), early access releases, cost savings, and on-market investigations. This role is a highly collaborative, hands-on position that partners cross-functionally with R&D/Development, Quality, Production/Manufacturing, Ops, and engineering groups to ensure robust, compliant, and seamless transfer of test methods into QC/production environments. Responsibilities Lead functional method development, optimization, and transfer activities for complex biological workflows (e.g., sequencing/workflow-based functional assays used for...

You are the scientist Illumina is looking for! In your future role at the Madison site of the global front-runner in genetic sequencing, you will be one of a group of scientists who produce the fuel for Illumina’s sequencing, which is used in the study of genetic variation and function in realms from cancer research to agriculture. As part of a diverse, self-directed team, you will be responsible for completing the cGMP manufacturing of a wide variety of enzymes using-state-of-art processes and equipment, participating in team-based improvement projects, and be expected to participate in an inquisitive scientific environment. You will...

As a Senior Scientist within Illumina’s Analytical Core, you will join a centralized, high-impact team providing advanced analytical expertise across R&D and product development. The Analytical Core partners broadly across the organization to solve complex scientific problems, deliver rapid analytical insight, and enable innovation across Illumina’s technologies. This role is ideal for an experienced analytical chemist with deep LC-MS expertise, including experience with both QToF and QQQ systems. Familiarity with oligonucleotide analyses is strongly preferred. As a Senior Scientist in the Analytical Core, you will serve as a hands-on technical leader, applying advanced LC-MS capabilities to support discovery, development,...

The Associate Director, Investor Relations provides strategic and operational leadership for Illumina’s investor relations activities, operating within a highly matrixed global environment. This role directs key investor relations initiatives including earnings preparation, investor engagement, market intelligence, and shareholder analysis, while ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, financial performance, and regulatory disclosure standards. The position partners closely with executive leadership, finance, communications, legal, and commercial leaders to translate complex financial and scientific information into clear and credible messaging for the investment community. The Associate Director plays a critical role in shaping investor communications, synthesizing market insights, and advising senior leadership on investor...

The Senior Social Media Manager is a strategic communications leader responsible for defining and advancing the company’s corporate social media presence across all channels. This role blends high‑level strategy with hands‑on execution and is ideal for a leader who can set direction, build trust with cross‑functional partners, and personally drive work forward when needed. You will own corporate channel strategy, oversee and contribute to content development, manage day‑to‑day publishing, and partner closely with PR, marketing, design, agency, and editorial board colleagues to support major corporate initiatives. This role plays a critical part in strengthening corporate reputation, elevating brand storytelling, supporting...

DRAGEN is the analytical engine behind some of the most impactful genomics in the world, from population-scale studies to time‑critical clinical insights. As Senior Staff Product Marketing Manager for DRAGEN, you will own the global product marketing strategy and go-to-market plan for Illumina’s most important and highest‑profile software. This is a highly visible, high‑impact leadership role at the intersection of product strategy, commercial execution, and customer value. You will shape how DRAGEN is positioned, understood, adopted, and loved—by researchers, clinicians, bioinformaticians, and commercial leaders alike. You will define the narrative for DRAGEN across applications (germline, somatic, multiomics), segments, and geographies,...

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. You are the scientist Illumina is looking for! In your future...

We are looking for a highly talented, research-minded and experimental Development Engineer to become a member of the Consumables Engineering Department. You will play an integral role in fabricating, characterizing, and prototyping the next generation of micro- and nano-scale sensors, and test setups for DNA sequencing. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to technology at the foundation of Illumina’s future products. The individual will be a key contributor to the development of consumable substrates utilized in Illumina’s sequencing platforms. The successful candidate will be part of vibrant, diverse and multidisciplinary teams, performing experiments aimed at answering basic scientific questions...

Location San Diego, CA Note this is not a remote role The Director of Data Engineering and Analytics is responsible for defining and delivering the enterprise data platform and governance strategy that enables trusted, scalable, and compliant analytics across the organization. This role owns the end-to-end data platform lifecycle—from architecture and engineering standards to governance, adoption, and value realization—and serves as a senior leader at the intersection of technology, business, and risk. This role is foundational to the organization’s ability to operate as a data-driven enterprise. The Director of Data Engineering and Analytics will shape how data is trusted,...

Overview Hundreds of millions of human genomes and exomes are expected to be sequenced over the next decade, driven by steady innovations in sequencing technologies pioneered by Illumina. The enormous quantities of genomic data being generated by Illumina in collaboration with our partners worldwide represents a major opportunity to develop novel data-driven and artificial intelligence methods to extract clinically actionable information from the genome, and apply it towards improving human health. Our Exceptional Multi-disciplinary Team Is Unlocking The Power Of The Genome Illumina is the worldwide leader in genome sequencing and deriving insights on the impact of the human genome...

Reporting to the Sr Manager of Marketing & Commercial Finance, this role will provide strategic finance support for the Product Management team, including partnership in key product development/commercialization processes such as New Product Pricing, Commercial Readiness Reviews, Product Development Cycle Reviews, Quarterly Business Reviews, On Market Product Performance Analysis and Annual Strategic Planning. *This is a full-time role, Monday through Friday, with an expectation of 2-3 in-office days per week and additional on-site presence as needed. The individual must reside in the San Diego area and be able to commute to our corporate offices. Key Responsibilities Develop financial models/business cases...

Overview Hundreds of millions of human genomes and exomes are expected to be sequenced over the next decade, driven by steady innovations in sequencing technologies pioneered by Illumina. The enormous quantities of genomic data being generated by Illumina in collaboration with our partners worldwide represents a major opportunity to develop novel data-driven and artificial intelligence methods to extract clinically actionable information from the genome, and apply it towards improving human health. Our Exceptional Multi-disciplinary Team Is Unlocking The Power Of The Genome Illumina is the worldwide leader in genome sequencing and deriving insights on the impact of the human genome...

Overview Hundreds of millions of human genomes and exomes are expected to be sequenced over the next decade, driven by steady innovations in sequencing technologies pioneered by Illumina. The enormous quantities of genomic data being generated by Illumina in collaboration with our partners worldwide represents a major opportunity to develop novel data-driven and artificial intelligence methods to extract clinically actionable information from the genome, and apply it towards improving human health. Our Exceptional Multi-disciplinary Team Is Unlocking The Power Of The Genome Illumina is the worldwide leader in genome sequencing and deriving insights on the impact of the human genome...

Illumina’s Clinical Solutions organization is seeking a Vice President of Product Management to lead the product strategy and roadmap to drive growth for our clinical solutions business. This executive will oversee a multi‑product portfolio including platforms, consumables and software to deliver integrated solutions and workflows that empower clinical laboratories and healthcare systems worldwide. This role will report to the VP & GM of Global Clinical Solutions. The ideal candidate for is role is a business‑minded strategic product leader who thrives at the intersection of genomics and clinical workflows in a scaling business. The VP will shape Illumina’s next generation of...

**Candidates must live in or near San Diego California** The Quality Planner plays a critical role within the Quality organization, ensuring high‑quality data and documentation are established to support compliant, reliable manufacturing and supply chain operations. This position focuses on the creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Quality Info Records, First Article Inspection (FAI) data, and Master Inspection Characteristics (MICs). The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a process‑oriented mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively across Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering functions. Key Responsibilities Develop, review, and maintain Quality Info Records, First Article Inspection documentation, and Master Inspection...

The Process Development Engineer 2 serves an important role in the MTT (Manufacturing Technology and Transfer group) ensuring that the product is manufactured, transferred, and delivered at the highest quality to the customer. The individual will work cross functionally with other Departments in Consumable Development, Reagent formulation, Manufacturing, Automation, Facilities, Supply chain and Quality assurance to develop processes for new products and provide sustaining support to improve processes for existing products. The MTT group works as an integral part of our Consumables Development and Manufacturing teams and is tasked with developing and deploying consumables manufacturing processes within our production environments....

In this cross-functional quality role, you will actively participate in design control activities, including research and diagnostic applications. You will ensure product and process conformance to applicable safety and quality system regulations and standards (e.g. FDA (820), ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IVDR). You will be responsible for guiding teams through the execution of design control activities in alignment with quality system requirements and current best practices to ensure the company's products and processes are safe, effective, and meet customer performance needs. You will represent quality on cross functional project teams. Position Responsibilities - Provide Quality oversight to ensure Illumina’s products...

The Vice President, Finance – Commercial serves as a key member of the global Finance leadership team, responsible for providing strategic and operational financial leadership to Illumina’s global Commercial and Marketing organizations. This role partners closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Commercial Officer to drive financial planning, forecasting, and analysis that enable data-driven decision-making and ensure optimal business performance across global regions. Operating in a highly matrixed environment, the incumbent leads a geographically dispersed team that supports revenue management, commercial strategy, commercial pricing, and sales operations finance. This role plays a critical operations and advisory role in the...