Staff Scientist - Electrochemist
Illumina
September 15, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
Worldwide
Other
Role: Lead scientist in advanced research and development within genomics technology at Illumina, focusing on large-scale projects and innovation. Responsibilities: direct research, technical development, and product initiatives; craft requirements, plan activities, and deliver results; lead core teams, contribute to technical roadmaps, submit invention disclosures, and mentor peers and junior staff. Requirements: minimum 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a Masterβs, or 3 years with a PhD; deep expertise in genomics or related biotechnologies; strong leadership, project management, and communication skills; ability to influence technology decisions. Preferred: broad industry knowledge across biotech disciplines. HighValue: senior-level role with significant innovation responsibility in genomics, likely involving multi-product lifecycle experience, with a focus on advancing genomic sequencing technologies. Collaboration: cross-functional engagement across research, engineering, and product teams. WorkSetup: not specified, but implies office-based with potential for collaboration; no travel explicitly mentioned.