Illumina Job Trends

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16
Active Jobs (Last 14 Days)
4
Fresh Jobs (Last 3 Days)
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Recent Job Posting Activity (30 Days)

Illumina 30-day hiring trend

Job Category Distribution

Illumina job category distribution
Data spans Mar 30, 2026 through Apr 29, 2026, aggregated by PharmaPayWatch.com. Recent job postings shows the number of jobs posted each day (bars) for the past 30 days with an overlay of the 7 day running average. The rose plot shows how PharmaPayWatch categorizes those jobs to get a better sense of Illumina's recent hiring focus. Note that some jobs aren't categorized by our filters, we exclude those from the rose plot.

Current Illumina Jobs, Salary Data, and Stats

In the last two weeks, Illumina has posted 16 positions. 19% of those roles offer remote or hybrid work. We've been tracking Illumina since February 7, 2025.

Currently Hiring Office Locations

US - California - San Diego US - Bay Area - Foster City US - Massachusetts - Remote US - Remote US - Texas - Remote and 26 more

Current Illumina Jobs

Last updated: Apr 28, 2026

Showing 16 active jobs. Active jobs were posted in the last 14 days. Fresh jobs were posted within the last 3 days. Click a row for more details.

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Material Coordinator 2

Fresh Clinical Apr 28
$20 - $30
US - Bay Area - Foster City
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Responsibilities Transfer finished goods inventory from manufacturing and Receiving to warehouse locations for order fulfillment Monitor and segregate finished goods inventory that are placed on hold daily Facilitate transfer requests to and from offsite storage by generating reports through ERP Perform cycle counts, reconcile inventory variances and submit for completion Reconcile inventory discrepancies by investigation prompted by customer service inquiry and SFDC reports Perform random location audits for inventory accuracy and maintenance Monitor and account for inventory in temporary transit locations to ensure proper inventory transfer is completed Generate reports and complete special projects as assigned. Provide performance reports as...

Scientist I/II or Senior Scientist, Early Discovery – Foster City, CA (San Francisco Bay Area)

Fresh Research Apr 28
$86,300 - $129,500; $113,300 - $169,900; $72,200 - $108,400
US - Bay Area - Foster City
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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...

Computational and/or Experimental Hybrid Scientist – Foster City, CA (SF Bay Area)

Fresh Research Apr 28
$113,300 - $169,900
US - Bay Area - Foster City
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Our Exceptional Multi-disciplinary Team Is Unlocking The Power Of The Genome 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. Illumina is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior Experimental Scientist / Hybrid Bioinformatics Scientist who possesses both...

Senior Internal Auditor II - IT (San Diego/Hybrid)

Fresh Tech Apr 27
$107,700 - $161,500
US - California - San Diego
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The Senior Internal Auditor II – IT is a key member of Illumina’s Internal Audit function and reports to the Associate Director, Internal Audit – IT. This role supports both the planning and execution of the Company’s SOX compliance program and IT advisory engagements for system implementations. The successful candidate will evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management practices, partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders, and provide independent and objective IT-related advisory services. This role requires the ability to quickly and fully understand end-to-end business processes, the capacity to clearly and succinctly communicate technology, financial and operational risks to...

Sr. Manager, Planning Process Improvement & Digitalization

Manuf Apr 24
$141,600 - $212,400
US - California - San Diego
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Lead the center of excellence for Illumina’s Planning teams, driving consistency, best‑practice adoption, and cross‑functional alignment. This enablement-focused role is responsible for breaking down operational silos, strengthening planning capabilities, and advancing our digitization efforts. Success requires strong influence across teams, deep understanding of end-to-end planning, and the ability to champion and implement digital solutions. Responsibilities Strategy Own Planning process & technology roadmap, including optimizing our use of the SAP IBP suite as well as SAP ECC (S/4). Intake, assess, prioritize, and execute improvement initiatives identified by operational Planning teams. Manage and report status to leaders and requestors. Team Management Manage...

Administrative Partner

Apr 22
$40 - $59
US - California - San Diego
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Illumina is seeking an experienced Administrative Partner to provide strategic, high-impact support to the Vice President, Global Head of Advanced Science and a Senior Director. This role is based on-site 5 days per week at Illumina's San Diego headquarters and serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership. The Administrative Partner will own cross-functional coordination, strategic execution, and support in the introduction of AI-driven tools to accelerate research and enhance operational efficiency across a distributed, global organization spanning five sites (San Diego, Cambridge UK, Singapore, Boulder CO, Madison WI). This is a complex, fast-paced environment requiring independent judgment, strategic thinking,...

Senior Scientist, Immunology – Foster City, CA (San Francisco Bay Area)

Research Apr 22
$113,300 - $169,900
US - Bay Area - Foster City
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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...

Senior Reliability Engineer

Tech Apr 21
$98,400 - $147,600
US - California - San Diego
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The Senior Reliability Engineer within the Strategic Operations team ensures that consumables manufacturing systems in San Diego, CA, are optimally operated and maintained throughout their lifecycle. They support equipment engineer teams through the provision of reliability expertise and services in a fast pace regulated environment. They will work in a dynamic team-oriented environment that supports multiple operations and technologies helping Illumina deliver its highly complex product pipeline. Responsibilities Work closely with NPI and Equipment Engineering teams to assess and prepare equipment transfer from development to sustaining. Lead and execute the provision of maintenance dossiers for new equipment containing Criticality Studies,...

Staff AI Enablement, Manufacturing Lead

Manuf Apr 21
$118,200 - $177,200
US - California - San Diego
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Staff AI Enablement, Manufacturing Lead sits at the forefront of Illumina’s AI transformation—driving the adoption, scale, and real‑world impact of AI and intelligent automation across Instrument and Consumables Manufacturing within our life sciences business. In this highly visible role, you will help translate cutting‑edge AI innovation into everyday operational advantage, enabling teams to understand what’s possible, generate high‑value demand, and deliver prioritized solutions that matter. You will serve as a catalyst for change—championing training, enablement, and adoption so AI becomes seamlessly embedded in how work gets done. Blending strong business influence, operational expertise, and AI fluency with a solid technical...

Staff Events Manager

Remote Apr 21
$107,700 - $161,500
US - Remote
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Location San Diego, CA Travel 20–25% The Staff Events Manager is responsible for executing high-profile internal and executive events globally, ensuring seamless delivery of programs that support company priorities and leadership engagement. This role partners closely with senior stakeholders to translate event strategies into high-quality, flawlessly executed experiences. This individual owns the full event lifecycle—from planning through execution and post-event reporting—ensuring alignment with organizational goals, brand standards, and operational excellence. The role requires strong executional leadership, exceptional project management, and ability to deliver complex programs in fast-paced, high-visibility environments. Success in this role requires exceptional project management capabilities, discretion,...

Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Clinical Apr 20
$25 - $38
US - California - San Diego
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The Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator works closely with other members of the Talent Acquisition team to assist in logistics and administrative support, scheduling, coordinating and onboarding. The Senior Talent Acquisition Coordinator is responsible for contacting candidates, scheduling interviews, ensuring a positive candidate experience, managing new employee onboarding including Form I-9s and managing special projects as assigned. Tasks and Responsibilities Collaborates with recruiters, hiring managers, executive assistants and candidates to coordinate high volume phone, virtual, and onsite interviews Manages several stages of the recruitment life-cycle process which includes, monitoring and clearing background checks, closing candidate records within applicant tracking system (Workday...

Associate Human Factors Engineer

Tech Apr 20
$74,900 - $112,300
US - California - San Diego
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Illumina is seeking an Associate Human Factors Engineer to join our growing team of experience designers and researchers as we build best-in-class customer experiences across all Illumina hardware and software products. You must be skilled with human factors and ergonomics research, applied cognitive research and human-machine integration design. Successful candidates should have a foundation in designing medical device experiences and be familiar with appropriate standards including IEC 62366-1 and -2, ANSI/AAMI HE75 and FDA guidance on Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices. Experience with international regulatory bodies including IVDD and EU IVDR 2017/746 is a plus. In...

General Manager, USCAN - US Central East

Remote Apr 20
$205,100 - $307,700
US - Remote
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The General Manager, USCAN Central East will be the face of the Illumina organization, setting out the strategic direction of the Central East sub-region and ensuring alignment of the different Illumina functions. A strategic, empowered leader who can drive the success of our business to support our local markets with local resourcing to maximize market opportunities. This leader is responsible for all customers within the geography across all customer segments. This leader will be one of five General Managers driving Illumina’s business in the US and Canada. Key Relationships Reports to USCAN Head of Region Direct reports 6 District Sales...

Senior Software Engineer in Test

Tech Apr 16
$129,400 - $194,000
US - California - San Diego
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We are seeking a Software Engineer to join the Primary Analysis Test Team. The engineer will work closely with primary analysis developers to understand product requirements, translate them into effective test infrastructure and test strategies. The role is accountable for ensuring the reliability, robustness, refinement, and release readiness of primary analysis software. Focus will be on designing, developing, and maintaining automated test framework which validate core primary analysis functionality, boosting confidence in software during development. It also involves supporting continuous integration pipelines, collaborating across teams, tracking defects found during test cycles, supporting release candidate verification. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain...

Sr. Director Software Quality

Quality Apr 16
$205,100 - $307,700
US - California - San Diego
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As sequencing technology advances into clinical, diagnostic, and AI-driven applications, the regulatory and quality requirements governing software have become as demanding as those governing physical devices. IEC 62304 compliance, SaMD classification, EU AI Act readiness, and cybersecurity within the QMS are front-line regulatory risks. The Sr Director, Software Quality will establish and lead Illumina's standalone Software Quality function, reporting directly to the VP of Global Quality. This leader will define the operating model, build the team, and own the end-to-end quality framework for all software products and software-driven medical devices across Illumina's global portfolio. The role requires deep technical expertise,...

Staff Product Manager (HT/NGS)

Remote Comm Apr 15
$129,400 - $194,000
US - California - Southern - Remote
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Illumina is seeking an experienced Upstream Product Manager to drive strategy and market intelligence for our high-throughput next-generation sequencing (NGS) platform portfolio, with a focus on the NovaSeq X and adjacent whole genome sequencing (WGS) solutions. This is a high-visibility role that sits at the intersection of market insight, competitive intelligence, and long-range strategy — directly informing how Illumina shapes the future of sequencing. You will serve as the voice of the market internally, translating customer research, competitive signals, and technology trends into clear strategic direction for R&D, commercial, and executive stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Market Research & Customer Insights Design...