Illumina Claimed Company

Genomics is the single most important revolution of our time. It’s transforming every industry there is, from healthcare to agriculture to ecology. Illumina is an applied genomics technology company dedicated to making genomics useful for all. Our mission, to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome, fuels us every day. As the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, we have developed one of the world’s most comprehensive genomics portfolio of integrated systems, consumables, and analysis tools. Life at Illumina is about working with teammates who are deeply passionate about what we do, because we know that our work has the power to improve lives. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. This movement belongs to all of us—to the people who work at it every day and to the lives it touches. Join the journey. read more

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CEO: Francis deSouza

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Joining Illumina - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Illumina is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Illumina employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	100%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Illumina are rated an A+. At Illumina most employees said they received feedback once a month or once a quarter. 67% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Illumina.

Answer	Percent
Every week	6%
Once a month	50%
Once a quarter	38%
Once a year	6%
Never	0%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 100% of men and 100% of women at Illumina said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Illumina employees earn $110,049. Illumina ranks in the Top 20% for compensation in San Diego. Learn More about Salaries at Illumina.

Average Salaries at Illumina by Department

$131k*

Engineering

$180k*

Product

$117k*

Design

$105k*

Marketing

$103k*

Operations

$47k*

Admin

$128k*

Business Dev

$81k*

Finance

$65k*

Customer Support

$116k*

$78k*

$117k*

Legal

$147k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Illumina, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Illumina the most common answer selected by employees is eat lunch at their desk. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Illumina, many employees say it’s because of the company mission.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	60%
Comp & Benefits	0%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	20%
Career Advancement Opportunities	20%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	20%
45 minutes	20%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	60%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	12%
Once a week	33%
Once a month	11%
Once a quarter	33%
Never	11%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Illumina ranks in the Top 30% of companies for professional development in San Diego. 71% of employees feel as though Illumina is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 50% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Illumina.

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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