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Summary We are seeking a creative and experienced engineer to join our growing consumables NPI team responsible for process integration of consumable manufacturing. As a successful candidate you will provide end to end workflow support for process development of sequencing consumables. Activities will include data ingestion, analysis and visualization as well as designing, executing, and analyzing experiments. This position operates at the intersection of consumables design, development, manufacturing, and platform system maturation. Tasks and Responsibilities Work at the intersection of consumable design, process, and product lifecycle to identify the main drivers of process capability, module interactions and sources of variability...

Seeking an entry level mechanical engineer to contribute to the next generation of genome sequencing systems. This position involves working on projects that lay the foundation for future product platforms. A driven creativity, a willingness to learn and a passion for solving difficult problems in cross-disciplinary teams are crucial. Responsibilities Use mechanical, fluidics, electronics, and organic chemistry knowledge to troubleshoot electro-mechanical equipment issues Participate in root-cause analysis experiments and present findings to project team Collaborate and contribute to team brainstorming of new concepts and solutions. Design, analyze, assemble, test and analyze performance of mechanical parts and sub system assemblies Perform...

The Sr. Manager, Global Operations AI Enablement will drive the adoption, scaling, and impact of AI and intelligent automation across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality. This role ensures that Global Operations teams understand AI capabilities, generate high‑quality demand, execute prioritized initiatives, and deliver the training and change‑management needed for sustained value realization. The leader will combine strong business influencing ability, process expertise, and AI fluency with a solid technical background to manage a team of AI and automation developers building solutions such as Generative AI apps, intelligent workflows, and automation services for Global Operations. Position Responsibilities AI Demand Generation &...

Illumina is seeking a Senior Administrative Partner. This person will help ensure the prioritization of the Chief Medical Officer’s schedule to ensure the best use of their time, prioritizing critical meetings and events, and helping drive actions to impact the overall success of the organization. Responsibilities Maintains executive's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel. Schedules and manages all domestic and international travel and accommodations, meetings and meeting logistics. Develops highly collaborative working relationship with keen understanding of leader’s priorities. Maintain staff meeting agendas, attend staff meetings; take and distribute notes Prepares reports by collecting and...

Location - Please Read Before Applying San Diego HQ - Hybrid. This role will require being onsite for all workshops, which will be extensive the first few months. Summary The Enterprise Architect provides strategic and hands-on architectural leadership for enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives, with SAP S/4HANA as the digital core , integrated with best-of-breed platforms such as Salesforce (SFDC), MES, LIMS, Vertex, SAP VIM, and other ERP and non-ERP systems. This role is responsible for defining the future-state enterprise architecture , governing solution design, and ensuring alignment between business strategy, process design, data, integration, security, and technology platforms . Success...

The Senior Informatics Sales Specialist will use their strong genomics, healthcare and Informatics technical knowledge and expertise to identify and close Informatics opportunities. This involves selling to prospective customers and Illumina colleagues on Next Generation Sequencing and Genomic data analysis pipelines, applications and products primarily for use in clinical research or testing. They will act as an influencer and expert resource for customers and others to ensure success while enabling sales growth through strategic activities and creative problem solving. The Informatics Sales Specialist should be viewed as a “go to” subject matter expert for all things Informatics, with primary focus...

Illumina is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to drive project execution across a portfolio of projects within Instrument Operations. The candidate must be able to work independently, handle multiple projects in parallel, and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Responsibilities Own and drive technical projects with SMEs & cross functional groups across sites. Facilitate & Execute Technical Design reviews and Engineering changes with emphasis on best engineering practices. Develop project plans, schedules, resourcing, budget, project risks, and mitigation plans. Track and trend LCM project completions Develop project effectiveness check plans and monitor in conjunction with leadership. Present...

The Senior Business Process Analyst is a hybrid data analyst and business operations analyst responsible for acquiring and structuring data, building business-ready SQL views, and delivering high-quality insights that inform strategic and operational decisions. This role partners across R&D, Operations, Finance, IT, and cross-functional business teams to enhance visibility, governance, and alignment of organizational priorities. The analyst will drive process optimization, strengthen data integrity, and translate business strategy into scalable systems, workflows, and insights. Key Responsibilities Data Analytics & Management Acquire, integrate, and prepare data from multiple business systems. Design, build, and maintain SQL business views, data pipelines, and governed...

Step into a role where your expertise keeps innovation moving. As a Process Development Engineer on Illumina’s Metrology team, you’ll be at the heart of Flow Cell Manufacturing—owning and improving QC methods and tooling, ensuring smooth operations, and driving the introduction and scale-up of new products and technologies. This is a chance to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that supports multiple cutting-edge processes, helping Illumina deliver its complex product pipeline reliably and sustainably. If you’re passionate about precision, problem-solving, and making an impact in genomics, this is where your skills will shape the future Responsibilities Own subset of metrology...

We are seeking a talented and driven Sr Scientist - Protein Engineering to help us use the power of protein engineering to further revolutionize genomics and human health. This Scientist will join a dynamic interdisciplinary group that is responsible for the development of novel protein reagents for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). The successful candidate will initiate, execute and analyze research in the area of protein engineering applied to NGS. Tasks and Responsibilities Plan, execute and analyze various laboratory experiments to engineer and/or characterize novel enzymes for NGS, with defined goals and timeframes. Participate in multi disciplinarily protein engineering projects and...

Location Greater Washington DC territory (Maryland, Virginia, DC). Position is field-based, customer-facing and home office based. The Senior Territory Account Manager's role is to ensure achievement of territory sales objectives and growth targets for the assigned territory in line with the Company's mission; to develop and implement sales plans through both strategic and tactical activities; to accurately forecast sales projections; and to provide regular feedback on the status of specific sales opportunities, the market and competitor activities. Responsibilities Development of territory and account-specific sales plan. Implementation/execution of sales plan to meet assigned sales quotas. Adjustment to sales plan in...

The Facilities Engineer will be part of the Facilities Engineering team in Foster City. This role will be responsible for providing technical expertise as related to mechanical and electrical systems within facilities equipment engineering, support maintenance, and/or calibration and equipment performance optimization. Including projects related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems in an FDA regulated environment. The individual will possess technical knowledge of facilities water purification (RO/DI) skids, HVAC, chillers, centralized gas distribution systems, walk-in cold storage units, clean rooms, BMS/EMS system, Electrical generation and distribution system for Low, Medium and High Voltage, and other plant utilities, facilities validation,...

As a strategic communications lead, you will collaborate with internal and external partners to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate strategic communications, employee engagements, thought leadership opportunities and create strategies that support enterprise activations on behalf of Illumina. You will develop a deep understanding of the organization and leverage your understanding of industry trends to shape stories that convey the company’s priorities, values, and strategy. This role will manage a variety of internal and external communication channels to effectively engage employees and key stakeholders, in partnership with our public relations, regional communications, and social media teams. You should have outstanding leadership,...

Summary We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Product Manager to manage key products and product lines within Illumina’s DNA library prep portfolio. In this role, you will drive product strategy, understand customer needs, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure commercial success of your product lines. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge in genomics and next-generation sequencing (NGS), along with strong experience in product management. Responsibilities Product Strategy Develop and implement product strategies to ensure commercial success and align with business objectives. Utilize voice of customer (VOC) input and market research to address customer pain points and shape the product...

The Associate Director, Corporate Development, is a senior leader responsible for driving Illumina’s global growth agenda through M&A, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, new business creation, and equity investments. This role leads the full deal lifecycle—from strategy formation and opportunity sourcing to execution, negotiation, and integration—while shaping long-range strategic priorities for the company. The Associate Director partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate transformational opportunities, build investment theses, and ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives. This position sits within Illumina’s Corporate & Business Development (CBD) organization, which oversees the analysis, execution, and governance of strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and...

**Hours for this position would be 600 am - 230 pm Responsible for activities related to supporting corporate and facility’s needs, including corporate services and administrative support areas. Activities include administrative support, ancillary support, business resilience and shared services, and more. Activities may include designing, planning, constructing, and maintaining of equipment, machinery, buildings, and other facilities. Plans, monitors, and schedules facility modifications. Designs and develops the coordination of building space allocation and layout, communication services, design cost and facilities expansion. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs and other related duties may be assigned. Key Responsibilities BMS...

We are looking for a Senior Staff HR Business Partner (HRBP) to work within the Arrays, Lab Services, and Clinical Solutions Human Resources team in San Diego. This position reports to the Sr Director, HRBP for this global function and primarily focuses on partnering with senior leaders across the organization to provide people strategies, processes, and solutions that support the organization in hiring, developing, and retaining the best talent in the industry. Our HR team is highly collaborative, creative, and passionate about the work we do to further our mission through our People practices. *This is a full-time role with...

The Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition serves as Illumina’s enterprise-wide strategic leader for attracting, engaging and hiring top talent. This role is accountable for shaping and executing a global recruiting strategy, while driving consistent global processes, and championing a technology-forward, AI-enabled recruiting ecosystem. As a strategic leader, the Senior Director plays a critical role in building organizational capability and has a direct impact on Illumina’s growth, innovation, and culture. This role reports to the VP, Total Rewards, Talent and Corporate Social Responsibility. Responsibilities Partner with leaders to align global talent acquisition strategy with enterprise business goals and long-range workforce...