Description

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?<h2></h2>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.<h2></h2>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.<h2></h2>Job Summary:This role is responsible for performing quality control activities that support the release, characterization, and ongoing evaluation of purchased raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods. The position combines hands‑on laboratory testing with data analysis, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure materials meet established specifications.Responsibilities: <ul><li>Inspect of purchased raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods, according to established procedures.</li><li>May perform routine and non-routine analytical, biochemical, and molecular biology assays to support release, characterization and testing of purchased raw materials, production intermediates, and finished goods.</li><li>Analysis of data generated by functional assays.</li><li>Assist with or may lead projects around QC process improvements and qualification of changes using project management tools to achieve timelines on multiple projects with a high level of independence.</li><li>May participate in developing and validating analytical and functional testing methodology, revising and updating work instructions and supporting documentation.</li><li>Work with test method development, MTT, and QA in the transfer of new QC test methods.</li><li>May participate in lab execution of experiments for technical support of production testing including OOS (out of specification) and NC investigations, root cause analysis and CAPA activities.</li></ul>Requirements: <ul><li>Ability to work effectively in warehouse environments, including exposure to cold and freezer temperatures.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) essential.</li><li>Excellent cross-functional collaboration, soft influence, written and verbal communication skills Molecular biology laboratory skills such as multichannel pipetting, etc. required.</li><li>Ability to author and revise work instructions and perform assays with little guidance.</li><li>Ability to respond quickly to shifting priorities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.</li><li>Determines methods and procedures on new assignments, typically has team leader responsibility.</li></ul>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.Experience/Education:Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 1-2 years of previous related experience, 4 to 6 years of appropriate lab/industry experience may substitute for a degree.<h3></h3>The estimated base hourly range for the QC Associate 4 role based in the United States of America is: $27.50 - $41.25. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.<h3></h3> We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.