Sr Director/ Sr Principal Scientist, Protein Engineering
IlluminaSan Diego, California, United States
Posted December 1, 2025
220500 - 330700 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Illumina is a global leader in genomics, dedicated to advancing healthcare through continuous innovation.
Job Description
Join Illumina as a Sr Director/Sr Principal Scientist, Protein Engineering, and shape the future of genomics and multiomics applications. Lead cutting-edge research, collaborate across disciplines, and influence technology roadmaps.
Requirements
- Expertise in the latest protein engineering techniques and methods
- Demonstrated leadership skills with a track record of developing and mentoring senior leaders and individual contributors
- Deep knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and hands-on experience with library preparation for Illumina sequencing systems or other sequencing technologies
- Experience in taking conceptual research through development to a viable product for commercialization
- Strong program and project management skills, including scope, scheduling, budget, and resource management
Benefits
- Family planning
- Health/dental/vision
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Variable cash programs (bonus or commission)
- Equity as part of the compensation package