Sr Field Applications Scientist
Illumina
September 02, 2026
Full-time
On-site
San Diego, CA
Sales
Role: Senior Field Applications Scientist supporting Illuminaβs genomic technologies through technical customer support, training, and product demonstrations in laboratory settings. Responsibilities: deliver technical presentations at conferences, support client study design and troubleshooting, train sales and support teams, and evaluate laboratory capabilities for technology transfer. Requirements: minimum 5 years lab experience and 2-5 years customer support, BS in life sciences (advanced degree preferred), strong communication and troubleshooting skills, proficiency in MS Office, familiarity with CRM systems, and experience in molecular biology or biochemistry. Preferred: healthcare or pharma industry experience and prior training roles. HighValue: focus on genomics and molecular biology, supporting diagnostics and research applications; customer-facing technical support with laboratory and biopharma clients; experience with nucleic acid or protein research techniques. WorkSetup: not specified; likely field-based with potential travel.