BHL Guide: Who Should Apply & How
Who is this job for?
Illumina's Scientist 1 role in San Diego is an entry-level industry lab job. The scientist runs planned experiments and routine chemical and biochemical tests, records data in a lab notebook, helps troubleshoot problems and shares findings with project leads. It suits a bachelor's graduate with hands-on lab practice who wants to grow inside a genomics company.
Eligibility at a glance
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) with 0–2 years of related experience
- University-level grasp of scientific principles and lab work
- Able to run analytical instruments independently and interpret data with guidance
- Basic understanding of statistical significance, replicates and controls
How to apply
- Apply online through the official Illumina careers site (Workday)
- Last date: 17 November 2026 (no closing date stated – apply early)
Tips for applicants from India
- The listing clearly says this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, so it fits only candidates already authorised to work in the US
- Illumina prohibits the use of generative AI in the application and interviews, so write your CV and answers yourself
- Stated base salary range: USD 62,900 – 94,300 per year
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Job Description
What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?
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.
Position Responsibilities:
Executes planned experiments/analysis of moderate to advanced complexity within immediate team and performs routine chemical and biochemical testing; uses insights to help troubleshoot problems
Contributes ideas for meeting project goals and invention disclosures
Assembles data for analysis using accepted methods and distills key conclusions while keeping an organized laboratory notebook and implementing protocols
Provides supporting data to Project Lead on risks in area of responsibility
Understands internal customers and collaborators and their needs and expectations
May train internal customers in areas of expertise
Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position.
Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.
Qualifications
- Possesses a university level understanding of the scientific principles and laboratory experience (equivalent to Bachelor’s degree); working towards mastery of relevant subject matter
- Able to draw sound conclusions from general experiment data sets
- Can interpret results to form conclusions and suggest next steps with guidance from other scientists
- Uses advanced analytical instrumentation independently to collect data (examples include workstation equipment, Illumina instruments, third party analytical instrumentation, etc.)
- Basic understanding of statistical significance, replicates, controls
- Communicate with colleagues and supervisors effectively through email, presentations, written reports or in meetings to support decision-making
- All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.
Experience
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 0-2 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience.
Additional Information
| Company | Illumina |
|---|---|
| Location | San Diego, California |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Experience Level | Entry level (Bachelor's, 0–2 years) |
| Salary / Stipend | USD 62,900 – 94,300 per year |
| Application Deadline | 2026-11-17 |
| Posted Date | 2026-11-02 |
| Company Website | https://www.illumina.com/ ↗ |
| Source | Official Career Page ↗ |
| Benefits | Variable cash programs (bonus or commission); eligible roles may receive equity; access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits and paid time off |
| Visa | This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship |
| Application note | Illumina prohibits the use of generative AI in the application and interview process |
| Posting | Posted until a final candidate is selected or there are sufficient qualified applicants (no closing date stated) |
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