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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
Illumina Company Culture
Illumina Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.6/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Compensation
A+Diversity
A+Environment
A+Gender
A+Illumina CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Francis deSouza
79 /100
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Diversity at Illumina
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Diverse employees at Illumina have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Illumina
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Women at Illumina have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Illumina eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
31
Illumina employees are 31% more likely to recommend Illumina as a great place to work
| 53% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 22% | Detractors |
Working at Illumina
Working at Illumina is rated highly by 296 employees, across various culture dimensions. Illumina employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting Illumina’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in San Diego. See below in detail how working at Illumina was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Illumina
A+
Overall Company Culture at Illumina is rated A+
Last updated months ago
Top
5%
Illumina ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Illumina Employee Reviews
Out of 188 Illumina employee reviews, 91% were positive. The remaining 9% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Illumina improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 91% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 9% |
Positive Reviews From Illumina Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?They try to offer fun events to interact with people all over campus
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Great place to work. New leadership is bringing positive change.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Being able to balance work and private life
Constructive Feedback From Illumina Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?They do not show exactly how to get a promotion which would increase your pay faster than standard pay increase increases each year. The raises every year tend to be 2 to 3% which is below market.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Competition is becoming better and better and due to conservative views in R&D, innovation is slowing down
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?drop the mandatory team meetings in favor of a more project oriented approach
Illumina Company Information
Illumina Company Overview
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.
Illumina Mission, Vision & Values
Illumina Mission Statement
To improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome.
Illumina Vision Statement
Since our founding, we have never lost sight of the vision to transform human health. Our initial goal was to make it easy to decipher the genetic code in all of its variations.
Illumina Values
- Innovation is in our DNA
- We are relentless in the creation of great products
- We move fast and embrace change
- We collaborate deeply
- We are open
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Illumina
Optimizing Illumina Facilities
We have a responsibility to invest in sustainable solutions across our facilities and set a standard for green business practices.
Illumina is committed to reducing our Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions.
Illumina is committed to reducing our use of nonrenewable energy sources.
Illumina is committed to conserving our water and managing this resource in a responsible manner.
Illumina is committed to minimizing our waste at our facilities and in our product development.
Illumina is committed to incorporating Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) or equivalent, when building new or updating existing facilities.
At Illumina, giving back is in our DNA. Through our Illumina Cares program, we aim to share our time, talent and technology with the communities where we live and work. And to ensure we can make a meaningful difference, we focus our efforts on genomic literacy through STEM education, rare and undiagnosed genetic diseases, oncology, and community service.
| Headquarter | 5200 Illumina Way San Diego, CA 92122 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.illumina.com |
| Founding Date | 2002 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ILMN |
| Jobs | illumina.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/illumina-careers |
Illumina Competitors
Illumina competitors include Agilent Technologies, QIAGEN, Sanofi Pasteur, and Danaher. Illumina ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Illumina compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Illumina employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Illumina report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Illumina have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
90% of Illumina employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Illumina employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
50% of Illumina employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Illumina employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
88% of Illumina employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Illumina Employees
296 employees at Illumina have reviewed Illumina across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 296 Illumina employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Illumina are pleased with their total compensation at Illumina, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Illumina are pleased with their team. 296 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Illumina are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Illumina believe the environment at Illumina is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Illumina is extremely fast. About 49% of the employees at Illumina work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Illumina are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Illumina - Employee Onboarding
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.
Illumina KPIs and OKRs
At Illumina 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Illumina's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 9 Illumina employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 8 have said yes.
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Illumina CEO & Leadership
Illumina CEO - Francis deSouza
79 /100
Francis’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Diego. Illumina’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Customer Support department, employees in the HR department, and employees in the Operations department. However, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, employees in the Marketing department, and employees with the company for Over 10 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Illumina’s competitors, Francis deSouza ranks right above QIAGEN CEO Thierry Bernard. Under deSouza’s leadership, Illumina employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Office Culture and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Illumina could stand to see real improvement.
Illumina Leadership
The Illumina Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Francis deSouza, Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President Marc Stapley, and Executive Vice President of Operations, Products and Strategy Omead Ostadan
Francis deSouza CEO / President
Francis deSouza serves as the CEO / President of Illumina.
Marc Stapley Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President
Mr. Marc A. Stapley has been an Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Illumina, Inc. since... read more
Omead Ostadan Executive Vice President of Operations, Products and Strategy
Mr. Omead Ostadan has been Executive Vice President of Operations, Products and Strategy at Illumina Inc. since December... read more
Mostafa Ronaghi Ph.D. Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President
Dr. Mostafa Ronaghi, Ph.D., has been the Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of Illumina Inc. since 2008... read more
Jay T. Flatley Executive Chairman
Mr. Jay T. Flatley has been an Executive Chairman of Illumina, Inc. since July 5, 2016. Mr. Flatley served as the Chief... read more
Charles E. Dadswell Esq. Senior VP, General Counsel and Secretary
Mr. Charles E. Dadswell, Esq. has been Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel of Illumina Inc. since April... read more
Sam A. Samad CFO and Senior VP
Mr. Sam A. Samad has been Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President at Illumina, Inc. since January 6, 2017. Mr.... read more
Sanjay Chikarmane Senior VP of Enterprise Informatics Business & GM of Enterprise Informatics Business
Mr. Sanjay Chikarmane has been Senior Vice President of Enterprise Informatics Business and General Manager of... read more
Karen K. McGinnis VP & Chief Accounting Officer
Mrs. Karen K. McGinnis has been Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Illumina, Inc. since November 14, 2017.... read more
Illumina Salaries
How much does Illumina pay?
How much do people at Illumina get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Illumina is $110,049, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,012, or $51 per hour.
At Illumina, the highest paid job is a Director of Operations at $237,000 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $47,099 annually. Average Illumina salaries by department include: Engineering at $130,804, Sales at $147,417, Design at $117,427, and Admin at $47,355. Half of Illumina salaries are above $108,012.
120 employees at Illumina rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 362 ratings) while 116 employees at Illumina rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 122 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Illumina employees include job titles like Director of Engineering, Lead Engineer, Senior Developer, and Senior QA. Comparably data has a total of 18 salary records from Illumina employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $87k | $87k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $107k | $107k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $159k | $159k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $218k | $218k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $264k | $264k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $273k | $273k | 100th Percentile |
$110,049*
Average Compensation
$108,012*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Illumina Salaries by City
Illumina Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Illumina
Diverse employees at Illumina score the company 83/100 across various culture categories, placing Illumina in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Illumina across various culture dimensions.
Our Diversity, Inclusion and Fairness strategy is focused on organically and programmatically cultivating an environment in which everyone fully contributes to our mission to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaborating deeply, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics.,,We are a highly engaged, passionate workforce that champions strong, organic elements of our inclusive culture, as seen in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). These employee formed and managed ERGs serve to deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work.
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Illumina Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
Illumina PTO
Illumina's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Illumina's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 60% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Illumina's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Illumina Careers
Illumina Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Illumina applied for 157 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 88% were approved, 10% certified-withdrawn, and 3% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Illumina unveil that 4 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 15 were withdrawn by Illumina after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
157
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 88% Granted (138 out of 157)
- 0% Denied ( out of 157)
- 3% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (4 out of 157)
- 10% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (15 out of 157)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Illumina Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Illumina on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 28% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 27% | |
Marketing | 10% | |
IT | 8% | |
Product | 6% | |
Other | 21% |
Candidates By Location
San Diego | 70% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 3% | |
La Jolla | 3% | |
New York City | 2% | |
Denver | 2% | |
Other | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Illumina
What is Illumina address?
Illumina location is at 5200 Illumina Way
Who is the CEO of Illumina?
Illumina CEO is Francis deSouza, their score by employees is 79
What is Illumina eNPS?
The eNPS for Illumina is 31
What is Illumina revenue?
Illumina revenue is $4B
What is the salary for Director of Engineering in Illumina?
Director of Engineering average salary in the US is 170k
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