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Illumina is seeking a high-judgment ** Administrative Partner ** to act as a force multiplier for leadership teams under two VPs in the Illumina Software Organization. The right person is a ** business partner ** who makes the VP and leadership teams meaningfully more effective every week. The Administrative Partner will own the operating rhythm of a fast-moving software organization that ships globally, drives Illumina's informatics revenue, and operates across San Diego and other US locations, the UK, Israel, and Singapore. The role demands independent judgment, a bias for action, and the comfort to coordinate across product, engineering, commercial, finance,...

The Head of R&D Portfolio & Project Management Office (PMO) is accountable for execution excellence across a complex and evolving R&D portfolio. Reporting into the Senior Director of R&D Strategy & Portfolio, this role leads and advances best‑in‑class portfolio, program, and project management capabilities to enable disciplined delivery, predictable outcomes, and transparent execution across R&D. This leader owns the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of scalable PMO practices, including delivery standards, governance models, and enabling tools. In close partnership with R&D Strategy & Portfolio, the role translates portfolio priorities into integrated execution plans, sequencing, and delivery insights that support effective...

Summary We are looking for a driven, talented Senior 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 substrate process development, design, scale-up, improvement, and validation. The individual will also provide technical leadership to new product introduction, and production process development. Additionally, the...

Performs a wide variety of tasks and makes observations, analyze calibration data and interpret results. Maintains laboratory equipment and inventory levels for laboratory supplies. Performs limited troubleshooting and calibration of instruments. May perform glass washing. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs and other related duties may be assigned. Responsibilities Picking up glass and plastic ware from manufacturing, QC and R&D labs. Maintain and organize dishwashing, and storage rooms. Daily, weekly, monthly and as-needed logging of various information on data sheets. Maintain sufficient and accurate inventory of lab supplies. Maintain overall cleanliness in areas of responsibility. Communicate...

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...

We are seeking an accomplished and motivated Staff Scientist to join Illumina’s On-Market Support and Development (OMSD) team within the Assay Development organization. Based in San Diego, this role supports the continued success and evolution of our TruSight Oncology assays. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of Illumina library prep products, as well as sequencing and analysis platforms. You will be a technical expert within a multi-disciplinary team working to ensure Illumina products meet their stated claims, customer expectations, and remain competitive in the markets they serve. The foundation for...

As part of the Oncology WGS Assay Development group, you will work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and participate in the development of NGS-based clinical applications. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for preparing and testing samples, and analyzing data to support assay development and optimization. A strong background in molecular techniques (especially on NGS), strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment are highly desirable. Position Responsibilities Design and execute experiments of varying complexity and across a broad array of techniques, Identify technical challenges and proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues Document...

Senior Bioinformatics Engineer – Bioinformatics Platforms & Automation Are you interested in building the bioinformatics platforms that power large‑scale genomic analysis? At Illumina, we are advancing genomics across research and clinical applications, and we are seeking a Senior Bioinformatics Engineer to design, build, and operate backend bioinformatics systems supporting DRAGEN and related bioinformatics software . This role is a hands‑on development position focused on building bioinformatics automation, QC systems, and compute infrastructure that enable developers and scientists to move faster and with confidence. It combines bioinformatics expertise, software engineering, and systems ownership, and directly supports some of Illumina’s most business‑critical...

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....

The Sequencing Sales Specialist role is a customer-facing, strategic and technical sales resource for the Illumina Sequencing and multiomic product portfolios. You will work as part of a team of account managers in achieving regional sales objectives, and closely monitor market and competitor activities. Candidates must be located in Houston, Austin, or San Antonio. Responsibilities Works closely and effectively with a wide array of teams as an overlay sales specialist, including marketing, local Territory Account Managers, Insides Sales Reps, other Specialists (informatics, microarray, etc), and District Sales Managers to support them in achieving strategic and revenue goals Assists District Sales...

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Global Compensation and Talent Mobility, this role is responsible for leading all aspects of Compensation Operations, including end-to-end compensation cycle enablement, Workday compensation system administration, data quality and controls, analytics, and reporting. The role partners closely with HR Partners, Talent Acquisition, HRIS/People Technology, Payroll, Global Mobility & Immigration, and other Illumina colleagues globally to optimize processes, support compliant and auditable administration (including SOX-related activities), and ensure operations are aligned to the total rewards strategy and company mission. Position Responsibilities Leads cyclical compensation review processes end-to-end (planning, timelines, requirements, testing/validation, launch readiness, and post-cycle retrospectives)...

BioInsight is Illumina’s newest business unit, purpose-built to deliver deeper biological insights from large-scale multiomic data. By uniting Illumina’s world-class sequencing capabilities, enterprise-ready software, and AI innovation – including data assets such as the Alliance for Genomic Discovery™ and Illumina Billion Cell Atlas – BioInsight works collaboratively with pharma and biotech partners to accelerate multiomics and AI driven drug discovery. As the industry shifts towards genetics and AI-first drug discovery, BioInsight is building the partnerships that translate multiomic insight into therapeutic impact. Summary Illumina is seeking a candidate for an Associate Director, Business Development role within the BioInsight Business Unit....

We are seeking a seasoned partnership and sourcing leader to serve as Senior Director, Business Development, responsible for building and scaling the upstream supply of biological samples and associated data that underpin Illumina's data generation strategy. This leader will secure access to high-value sample collections through partnerships with biobanks, healthcare systems, population genomics programs, and research organizations worldwide. Reporting to the VP, Data Products, the role requires building durable relationships with custodians of biological assets, structuring creative access and collaboration agreements, and ensuring a sustainable, diverse, and ethically sourced pipeline of samples and linked clinical or phenotypic data. Success requires...

The Boulder Staff Specialist – Site Lead serves as the designated Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) leader for Illumina’s Boulder site(s), ensuring effective implementation of EHS programs and compliance with applicable regulations. This role partners closely with site and regional leadership to manage risk, drive continuous improvement, and support a strong safety culture across facilities and operations. Responsibilities Designated Site EHS Lead - Boulder site(s) to support implementation of EHS programs, processes, training, and systems for all Boulder locations and operations ensuring compliance with applicable laws and support the Illumina EHS mission and strategy. Collaborate with Global EHS team to...

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. Key Responsibilities - Provides Quality oversight to ensure Illumina’s...

Seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented Manufacturing Chemist with experience in oligonucleotide and analytical instrument to join our Primer Manufacturing group. The candidate should have a good understanding of purification techniques used in the manufacture of complex nucleotides, such as Ion Exchange and Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography is preferred but not required. The candidate should have at least one year of chemistry bench experience in synthetic processes. Responsibilities Demonstrated ability to follow established protocols in the production of complex organic molecules and modified oligonucleotides Follow established processes and protocols to assist for the synthesis and purification of complicated organic molecules and...

The Director, R&D Strategic Partnership Management will establish and lead a team to drive execution of a portfolio of Illumina’s most complex, high-value strategic partnerships. This role is responsible for building a scalable operating model that ensures disciplined execution, clear accountability, proactive risk management, and senior leadership visibility across multi-year, cross-functional partnerships. This leader will manage a team of partnership program managers and serve as an orchestration layer across R&D, corporate & business development, commercial, service & support, and focused business groups, as well as with external partners, combining best-in-class alliance & project management practices and governance models. Key Responsibilities...

We're seeking a Senior Compute Hardware Engineer to help design next-generation DNA sequencers. You'll own subsystem-level hardware design across compute, memory, I/O, and networking for edge-deployed systems with real-world power, thermal, size, and connectivity constraints. Working with senior engineers and partnering closely with firmware and Software teams, you'll drive subsystem ownership and contribute to platform-level decisions through hands-on technical work. Responsibilities Define hardware requirements and specifications for assigned subsystems based on workload, power, and environmental constraints Evaluate and validate compute technologies, components (CPUs, SoMs, memory, PHYs, switches, storage), and vendor solutions Implement networking subsystems for edge use cases, including wired...

The Manager, PLM Operation s, is a high-impact role that balances strategic leadership, operational execution, and people development . This position develops key partnerships across Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Commercial departments to enable excellence throughout the product lifecycle. Success in this role looks like a motivated team with clear ownership and predictable delive ry, resulting in high PLM-stakeholder satisfaction . T he ideal candidate has strong negotiating and influencing skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks in parallel, and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Responsibilities Lead team of Change Analysts supporting New Product Introduction and...

The Engineer 1 role in Fluidic Systems is part of the Illumina product development team creating new industry-leading genetic analysis platforms for life sciences and clinical markets. You will work in a very interdisciplinary team environment to develop industry-leading genetic analysis instrumentation and device products. Primary responsibilities of this position include design and evaluation of fluidic and microfluidic devices and components in both instruments and consumables, functional spec characterization as it pertains to system-level performance and workflows, critical parameter studies to drive high reliability and robustness, and failure analysis to root cause, mitigation, and permanent correction. You will be responsible...

This is a position for an attorney with experience managing a broad range of commercial contracts and operational legal needs, as well as special projects and workstreams relating to complex transactions. Prior law firm experience and experience working in cross-functional teams in-house is preferred. *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, CA area and be able to commute to our corporate offices. Key Responsibilities Leading legal projects and workstreams related to complex commercial transactions and internal...

The Onsite Field Service Engineer will provide daily on-site support performing installation, upgrade, diagnoses, troubleshooting, and repair of complex equipment and systems. Provides feedback to Manager and identifies opportunities to promote efficiency in day to day operations. The successful applicant will be part of an award-winning customer support team that leads the industry in customer satisfaction. Delivers technical support to onsite sites utilizing experience performing installations, diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex Illumina instrumentation and systems. This role requires troubleshooting, communication, time management, situational awareness, poise under pressure, and collaboration. You will be expected to build and maintain strong...

The Onsite Field Service Engineer will provide daily on-site support performing installation, upgrade, diagnoses, troubleshooting, and repair of complex equipment and systems. Provides feedback to Manager and identifies opportunities to promote efficiency in day to day operations. The successful applicant will be part of an award-winning customer support team that leads the industry in customer satisfaction. Delivers technical support to onsite sites utilizing experience performing installations, diagnoses, troubleshooting, service, and repair of complex Illumina instrumentation and systems. This role requires troubleshooting, communication, time management, situational awareness, poise under pressure, and collaboration. You will be expected to build and maintain strong...

You are the Senior Biochemistry Scientist Illumina is looking for in joining our Test Method Engineering team! 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 driving method development and validation activities in a cGMP laboratory for analysis of a broad range of enzymes using-state-of-art processes and equipment....

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...

Watch to learn first-hand from our employees what it's like to work in genomics at Illumina. Seeking a top performer with a passion for advancing personalized medicine and translational research within healthcare systems. A successful candidate will be creative, driven, and resourceful, with responsibility to help transition Illumina’s NGS technologies from research to clinical diagnostic testing. Territory This territory account manager will work with clients to expand Illumina’s footprint, drive revenue, and build existing healthcare relationships in New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island . Responsibilities Engage customers to effectively position and sell complex workflows Successfully navigate...

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Embedded Systems Engineer to serve as a technical leader for our complex instrumentation systems. You will own embedded hardware architecture decisions, lead cross-functional engineering teams through hands-on expertise, and drive critical design decisions that impact product performance. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge instrumentation technology while providing technical leadership in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. Responsibilities Define hardware requirements and specifications based on system-level performance needs Debug complex embedded system issues and perform comprehensive root cause analysis Lead Design Verification Testing (DVT) processes and create validation test plans Provide...

Senior Director, Business Development We are seeking a strong commercial and strategic leader to serve as Senior Director, Business Development, responsible for driving Illumina's data product business development and pharma partnership execution. This leader will have responsibility for a significant portion of the data products P&L, with direct accountability for revenue generation and supporting the foundation for 3-5 year growth trajectory. Reporting to the VP, Data Products, this Senior Director will lead two core functions Data Product Business Development and Data Partnerships. The role requires building a focused, high-impact team, developing pharma partnership capabilities, and translating scientific innovation into...

This role is a critical hire at Illumina to enable the transformation of our new Enterprise Pricing and Financing function. We have established an exciting pricing vision to develop strategies by market, by customer type, and by application, to enable pricing options spanning pay for ownership, pay for consumption, and pay for performance. The Associate Director, Pricing will be responsible for creating robust pricing strategies and delivering insightful analytics and executive-level materials. This leader will define enterprise-wide pricing strategy at the customer type level, influence senior stakeholders, and drive initiatives that shape Illumina’s commercial future. *This role will report to...