Job Overview
Location
US - Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Sales
Date Posted
May 20, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • The Sequencing Specialist II role at Illumina is a customer-facing, strategic and technical sales position focused on driving adoption of Illumina’s sequencing and multiomic product portfolios to advance health equity and transform human health through genomic innovation.
- • Day to day, the specialist works closely with Territory Account Managers, District Sales Managers, marketing, and internal specialists to develop territory plans, deliver technical seminars, build long-term customer relationships, and ensure the sales team is trained on product and application knowledge.
- • Illumina is a global leader in genomic technology, committed to expanding access to sequencing to enable life-changing discoveries in disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment, fostering an inclusive, innovative culture where every employee can make a meaningful impact.
- • In this role, the individual will deepen expertise in next-generation sequencing and multiomics, refine technical presentation and sales skills, influence strategic business planning, and grow as a trusted scientific advisor to customers and internal teams.
🎯 Requirements
- • BA/BS or MS in Life/Biological Sciences required; Ph.D. or Masters in Biological Sciences, Genetics, Genomics, or related field highly desired; MBA a plus
- • Minimum 2 years of related experience in life sciences or genomics
- • Technological expertise in Next Generation Sequencing and multiomic applications, basic informatics, and clinical/research sequencing markets
- • Customer-facing sales or support experience in Life Sciences or Genomics preferred
- • Presentation experience: capable of delivering persuasive messages integrating sales and technical acumen to diverse audiences
- • Ability to learn quickly and independently, maintain deep current knowledge of multiomics and sequencing applications
- • Highly self-motivated, independent, adaptable, and successful in dynamic environments; strong drive to win business and build long-term customer relationships
- • Team player with excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- • Willingness to travel ~50% within territory, with some trips outside territory
🏖️ Benefits
- • Access to genomics sequencing as part of innovative employee benefits
- • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- • Retirement benefits and paid time off
- • Eligibility for variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and potential equity awards
- • Inclusive workplace with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for career development, cultural awareness, and social responsibility
- • Commitment to pay equity with zero-net gap across gender, ethnicity, and race
Skills & Technologies
About Illumina, Inc.
Illumina, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets integrated systems for large-scale genetic analysis. Its sequencing and array platforms, reagents, software, and services enable researchers and clinicians to analyze DNA, RNA, and epigenetic variation in humans, plants, animals, and microbes, supporting applications spanning oncology, reproductive health, agriculture, microbial genomics, and population genomics. Headquartered in San Diego, California, the company sells products globally to academic, clinical, government, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology customers, and provides cloud-based data storage and analysis tools to accelerate genomic discovery and personalized medicine.
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