Scientist 1

Illumina•San Diego, CA

2d•$62,900 - $94,300

About The Position

At Illumina, the Scientist 1 contributes to work that advances genomic technology and its use in improving human health. The role executes experiments and analysis, performs chemical and biochemical testing, and uses findings to help troubleshoot issues. The Scientist 1 assembles and interprets data, maintains an organized laboratory notebook, follows protocols, and provides supporting information to project leads. The position also contributes ideas toward project goals and invention disclosures, works with internal customers and collaborators, and may train them in areas of expertise. The role requires a university-level understanding of scientific principles and laboratory experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. The employee works toward mastery of relevant subject matter, interprets experimental results, draws conclusions, and suggests next steps with guidance from other scientists. The position independently uses advanced analytical instrumentation to collect data and communicates findings to colleagues and supervisors to support decision-making. The estimated U.S. base salary range is $62,900–$94,300. Employees are eligible for a variable cash program (bonus or commission), and eligible roles may receive equity. Illumina offers benefits including access to genomic sequencing, family planning, health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, and paid time off. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

University-level understanding of scientific principles and laboratory experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
Able to draw sound conclusions from general experiment data sets.
Able to interpret results, form conclusions, and suggest next steps with guidance from other scientists.
Able to use advanced analytical instrumentation independently to collect data.
Basic understanding of statistical significance, replicates, and controls.
Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors through email, presentations, written reports, or meetings.

Nice To Haves

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 0–2 years of related experience, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Execute planned experiments and analyses of moderate to advanced complexity within the immediate team.
Perform routine chemical and biochemical testing and use insights to help troubleshoot problems.
Contribute ideas for meeting project goals and for invention disclosures.
Assemble data for analysis using accepted methods and distill key conclusions.
Maintain an organized laboratory notebook and implement protocols.
Provide the Project Lead with supporting data on risks in the area of responsibility.
Understand the needs and expectations of internal customers and collaborators.
May train internal customers in areas of expertise.
Use advanced analytical instrumentation independently to collect data.
Communicate with colleagues and supervisors through email, presentations, written reports, or meetings to support decision-making.

Benefits

Variable cash program (bonus or commission) eligibility.
Equity for eligible roles.
Access to genomic sequencing.
Family planning benefits.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Retirement benefits.
Paid time off.
Employee Resource Groups offering career development experiences, cultural awareness, and social responsibility engagement opportunities.