It takes an extraordinary and passionate team to transform human health
Every day at Illumina, we have the chance to do once-in-a-lifetime work, transforming human health and driving scientific innovation.
Engaging extraordinary talent and giving them the opportunity to thrive allows us to make world-changing leaps in human health and beyond. We strive to embody a culture of care that is fueled by supporting one another, promoting collaboration, inspiring innovation, and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our progress
45%
women representation
42%
women in leadership1
5%
increase in female executive leadership2 over the last three years
Zero net
pay gap maintained3
Increase
representation of Black, Native, Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latino, and two or more communities in our US workforce and leadership
- Leadership = Manager, equivalent, and above
- Executive Leadership = Director and above
- Zero net pay means no statistically significant difference in pay for the same or similar work, regardless of gender ethnicity, or race
Although we do not use our Federal Employer Information Report EEO-1 to measure progress, we make our most recent filing publicly available.
For more information around the composition of our workforce, see our latest CSR report.
See our latest EEO-1 Report
Fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable culture
Inclusion is core to our purpose. It is essential to the work we do, the communities we serve, the partners we choose, and the teams we build. We relentlessly practice diversity and inclusion in all we do to advance equity and belonging.
Learn MoreIllumina Values
We are open
Innovation is in our DNA
We are relentless in the creation of great products
We move fast and embrace change
We collaborate deeply
Workplace Recognitions
Caring for our people
We strive to care for employees at every step of their journey. Our goal is for everyone to feel valued in the way that resonates most with them. This means investing to create an inspiring work environment, unmatched experiences, and meaningful benefits. We provide a portfolio of compelling wellness programs and benefits to recruit, retain, and support our people.
Learn More93%
of employees say they are proud to work for Illumina (in company survey)
27%
of new hires referred by Illumina employees
Supporting our employees to grow in ways they never imagined
The exponential growth of Illumina means there is no shortage of opportunities for those who continue to seek a new challenge. We encourage employees to pursue their passions, learn beyond their primary discipline, and create their own path.
Inspiring future employees of Illumina
We offer paid internship opportunities around the world, enabling students to grow and make an impact by working on business-critical projects alongside our engineers, scientists, and corporate employees.
Our internships span multiple business functions and varying academic levels (Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD). We actively nurture a diverse early in their career talent pipeline who can help advance the future of genomics. These are the future innovators, leaders, and game changers.
Learn MoreWith an extraordinary mission comes the need for extraordinary people and leaders at every level
Our training and development programs embody our belief that opportunities always exist to grow and to learn, regardless of where you are on your career path.
The exponential growth of Illumina means there is no shortage of opportunities for those who continue to challenge themselves. We encourage employees to pursue their passions, learn beyond their discipline, and create their own path.
Learn MoreMore than you ever thought possible
Illumina is a place for everyone
We create world-changing impact
Innovative thinking is our way
Opportunity for growth is everywhere
We achieve more together
Our work is deeply rewarding
Genomics for good in action
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