Clinical Lab Technician 1

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

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.

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.

The Clinical Lab Technician 1 will be in a regulated Clinical Laboratory receiving, processing, and performing high throughput testing of samples using standard laboratory equipment and robotic liquidhandling systems.

Responsibilities:

Perform accessioning of samples including receipt, storage, aliquoting, and disposition

Perform the Soma Scan assay using robotic liquid handling systems and other laboratoryequipment

Perform tasks per established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI)
Ensure accurate and timely results

Maintain sample integrity and traceability throughout sample processing

Adhere to Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Comply with laboratory safety policies and procedures

Comply with Quality Assurance and Regulatory requirements

Participate in the continuous improvement process such as providing feedback

Participate in internal meetings, seminars, and trainings

Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment

Operate and perform quality control checks on general laboratory equipment

Maintain stocks of general laboratory supplies

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.

Requirements:

Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience.

Bachelor’s degree in life science, chemical, physical, biological science, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution is required.

Good attention to detail

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good interpersonal skills and time management

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, independently and as part of a team Experience using microliter single-channel and multi-channel pipettes

Experience performing data entry

Experience using laboratory equipment

Work is in a typical laboratory environment with Personal Protective Equipment The work environment may include, but is not limited to, the following hazards: chemical, electronic, mechanical, biohazard waste, and infectious material.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and must be able to kneel, squat, and sit.

Performs hazardous waste duties in accordance with internal controlled documents, local, State and Federal regulations.

The estimated base hourly range for the Clinical Lab Technician 1 role based in the United States of America is: $21.20 - $31.77. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. The range reflects long‑term growth in the role; therefore, most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range.

Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. 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.

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…