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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...

The Vice President of Clinical Solutions Product Development will lead the end-to-end‑ development of Illumina’s next generation sequencing (NGS) clinical assay product portfolio, translating scientific innovation into clinically and commercially viable products for use in global markets. This executive role is responsible for strategy, execution, and cross functional leadership across product development teams, from early concept through regulatory approval and commercialization readiness, as well as on market sustainment. The clinical markets are the one of the largest growth segments at Illumina and include reproductive health, genetic disease and oncology. Responsible for overseeing RUO and IVD product development teams as...

About the Team Illumina’s Industrial Design team is responsible for shaping the future of our integrated physical and digital product portfolio. We are a multidisciplinary group focused on delivering thoughtful, human-centered experiences across every touchpoint. Industrial Design operates within the broader Experience Design organization, alongside UX research, interaction and visual design, UX writing, human factors engineering, and UX development. Together, we create cohesive, end-to-end experiences that connect hardware, software, and brand. The Experience Design department is part of Illumina Research & Development organization, driving innovation across the company’s global product ecosystem. About the Role We’re looking for a Director of...

The Customer Support Specialist builds strong relationships with customers and serves as a liaison between customers and cross-functional groups across the company. This position will have strong communication skills and be able to remove roadblocks and provide quick resolution for customers and internal teams. They should have experience interfacing with and supporting internal and external customers and/or distributors managing order fulfillment and service operations. The Customer Support Specialist contributes to the company's ability to meet sales goals while providing an exceptional customer experience. Key Responsibilities - Validate technical aspects of orders to ensure order accuracy, completeness and technical feasibility along...

Summary We are looking for a driven, talented Process Engineer to join the Process & Automation Engineering team in the Manufacturing Technology and Transfer (MTT) group. The MTT group works as an integral part of our Consumables Development and Manufacturing teams and is tasked with developing and deploying scalable manufacturing processes of sequencing consumables in regulated production environments. In this role, the individual will use engineering principles, best practices, and concepts to assist in process development, design, scale-up, improvement, and validation of the manufacture of sequencing substrates. The individual will also provide technical leadership to new product introduction and production...

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Process Development Engineer II to join the reagent MTO team supporting Reagent Operation. This role provides hands-on technical expertise to QC and manufacturing teams across NPI transfer, method and process development, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvement. The Process Development Engineer II will contribute to technical investigations, validation activities, and data-driven decision-making to ensure robust, compliant, and efficient QC and manufacturing operations. This position requires the ability to execute multiple workstreams in parallel under moderate timelines while applying sound scientific judgment and structured problem-solving. The engineer will partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation,...

*This person must sit San Diego* The EHS Specialist partners with San Diego Operations manufacturing teams to strengthen implementation of EHS programs and compliance across daily operations and new product introduction/transfer activities. The role assesses and reduces risk through hazard assessments and incident investigations, supports chemical manufacturing/PSM and ISO 14001/45001 elements, delivers EHS training and emergency response readiness, and interfaces with site stakeholders and regulators as needed. Responsibilities Partner with functional areas of San Diego Operations (Components Mfg. and Flowcell Mfg, and Reagent Mfg.) to implement methods, programs, controls, and safeguards which promote a safe work environment. Track and...

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...

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...

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...

Provides support for the administration of the Global Sales Commission Plan including interfacing with Sales Team Personnel to ensure timely and accurate sales commissions calculations for global sales team. Ensures on a daily basis the integrity of the data used for commissions processing and works to further streamline and improve current processes within each calculation cycle. Supports both the Sales Performance Management and Sales Departments with the analysis of sales commission related metrics to assist with plan design changes that best incentivize the sales force within department budget guidelines. Responsibilities Administration of the Global Sales Commission Plans including monthly payment...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...