It's a high-voltage atmosphere.
"I have a lot of friends in the life science industry, and they told me about the culture at Illumina. They were right-it's very fun, fast paced, exciting and everyone is hard-working. I work with very smart people dedicated to what they do."

Exciting things happen here.
"Our technologies are allowing lab researchers to find known disease states and also unknown disease states. It's a very exciting time. Personalized medicine can change people's lives, and I feel like we're helping science get there."

You don't have to be a scientist to make a difference.
"The most satisfying part of my job is knowing that I am a part of something bigger at Illumina. Even though I don't have a science degree, I am a part of this groundbreaking work. My work contributes to our success."

It's the perfect size for growth.
"I have worked at large companies and small companies, and I find Illumina right in the middle-just the right size. There's lots of room for growth, and it has an entrepreneurial spirit that's very enticing and rewarding."

My work drives new technologies.
"Our ability to successfully bring technologies from a research environment into production puts us way ahead of the competition. Here, engineering drives the technology to a point where we can create a robust, producible product."

Working here is different.
"Here, you have an opportunity to make a difference. Your voice is heard. Your contributions are valued, and the environment allows you to succeed. Here, management sets you up to achieve, with the tools, resources, and outlets you need."

Leadership makes the difference.
"Our company grew from 400 employees to 1,000 almost overnight. Just seeing how leadership has put methods and procedures in place to handle the growth is really exciting. Good leadership makes for continued growth and success, and we have that here."

The possibilities are unlimited.
"I think the developments in technologies like our Vera Code are extremely exciting. There are so many different possibilities for new applications that will come from it. It's a thrill to be working with the group that will help make it happen."

What's most exciting is the pace.
"Illumina is special because the pace here is effectively real time. It's probably the most rapidly moving environment to which I have ever been exposed. In my job, I work with the Wall Street community, and they demand real-time results, so it's a pretty interesting dynamic, and makes for an exciting day-to-day routine."

Our level of innovation is unparalleled.
"I have been at a number of companies in our industry, and follow it as an analyst. Our rate of innovation and rate of change is unparalleled and almost shocking to observers. It's like we're constantly on this crest—this wave—of innovation."

We work at medicine's new frontier.
"I came to Illumina because it was clear to me from the start that there is a strong culture of commitment here. We believe we are changing the paradigm in which research is going to be conducted, and ultimately by which medicine will be conducted."

Risk-taking encouraged.
"I think a lot of people look at risk as a bad thing. At Illumina, we are champions of risk. Risk taking is encouraged here. While many other companies are comfortable trying to avoid risk or manage it, we challenge it, harness it, and leverage it in pursuit of ideas of great value and substantial reward."

The technology is exciting.
"Not only is it incredibly innovative, but we're applying it in new fields, to new applications, and in new areas—complementary areas, such as diagnostics, traditional research and sequencing—all areas that are on the cutting edge."

We have a remarkable opportunity.
"And I think Illumina will stay ahead of the competition in this field for a long time. We're innovators—not only in our technology, but also in our understanding of the marketplace and applications."

It's different every day.
"Work here is never boring. You have a lot of customer interaction. You work with inter-disciplinary teams from around the world, with a variety of cultures and people, and in different core teams. The overall experience is stimulating."

It's an engaging culture.
"Illumina has a very open, friendly, and collaborative culture. You see everyone engaged—from senior management on down. Because of it, we're more responsive to each other, and to our clients."

You can grow as we do.
"I've been here 6 ½ years, and I have seen our business, and our industry, evolve. We have gotten involved in new areas of science. The diversity of our product line has grown. But what has stayed the same is the enthusiasm, the camaraderie, and the excitement of our people. It's what makes us a success."

Take your career in more directions.
"There are so many opportunities here if you work hard, if you're open to new aspects of science, to new fields that you might never have worked in before. Opportunities are here for the taking. You can grow at Illumina."

Our work has tremendous impact.
"Just the breadth of the genomic field that we now encompass is tremendously exciting. From discovering new SNPs that can cause disease, to creating diagnostic products that help find diseases and promote their prevention."

My team—it's the reason I come to work. "I love the people I work with. Seeing the work that these people do, seeing them develop and change; helping them learn more and expand their horizons; and to do things—and make the kind of contributions—they never thought they could. Together we make products that are changing medicine."

I was looking to make a difference.
"I knew I wanted to be in something that was at the forefront of modern technology. It just makes me feel that bit better about my work that I'm actually doing something useful and may benefit others or just humanity in general."

I like how things fit together.
"I like sort of looking at the whole picture, looking at how things work. I want to know how things operate and how things click together. And I like to work with the sort of people that have a like-minded approach. That's what I found at Illumina."

Here, everyone plays a part.
"The atmosphere is quite open. You can freely speak with people without worrying about the consequences, whether they're in a senior position or a new recruit, you know. Everyone's contributions have value."

There's a lot of potential for growth.
"I'm excited about the growth of Illumina and can see the growth potential of my role. As I learn the road ahead for our work, I can also see myself and my role changing, and look forward to being able to contribute to different areas of the company."

This is the forefront of science and medicine.
"In a few years we've achieved things in genome sequencing that had previously taken a decade to accomplish. And now we've achieved that just in a span—in a handful of years. In the future, the use of genomes will bring personalized medicine to everyone. I feel very proud to be a part of that."

We'll continue to push the envelope.
"We took the lead in genotyping technologies—proven technologies that have been accepted and are being used by the scientific community with great accuracy and success. We were also the first company to commercialize a next-gen sequencing product. In the industry, we have a head start and we'll work hard to keep that."

A community of learning.
"I love working with the bioinfomatics team. We all pitch in to get the job done. And we do whatever it takes. Every day I enjoy coming to work here, not just because of the work, but because of the environment I work in. It's intellectually stimulating; my team—and I—learn something new everyday."

People share a common goal.
"The culture at Illumina is very fast paced and team-oriented. You'll partner with people on projects beyond your own team and across departments. We share a common goal of getting the product out there, and we do what needs to be done to achieve that goal. I think that's the defining culture at Illumina."

I love the projects I work on.
"One of the biggest projects I worked on this past year was the product guide, showcasing the amazing technologies that are helping the medical and research industries. I love the fact that I get to be creative all day and play a part in what we do as a company."

I work with an amazing group of people.
"I knew right away I wanted to work with them. During my interview, I got to talk with all the different people that I would be working with, and their talent and kindness really blew me away."

We really work together to get things done.
"People really respect what you do and appreciate your work. We all work very hard, but we all laugh a lot, we play a lot, everybody is very friendly, very respectful. It's a very collaborative environment."

I'm excited to come to work each day.
"This is the kind of environment that makes you feel good. The work is challenging. You're respected for your work and your talent. And you get to work with people that it's a pleasure to be around."

I am excited by the company's growth.
"I worked in the semi-conductor industry, and had a lot of experience in equipment engineering, but there was no market stability. In the biomedical industry, market growth is very linear and is trending up, up, up. Illumina is growing, and that means exciting opportunity."

Working with the latest technology.
"The technology development is especially exciting. We are making continual improvements to our product design, like in my department, using new laser technologies to increase scanning speed. It keeps us extremely competitive and our products on the leading edge."

Encouraged to develop professionally.
"I am excited to be a part of the new Singapore plant. I feel putting my extra efforts into a new facility will benefit me by giving me more opportunities for professional development. I'm joining a company that is leading the industry. It's a fantastic opportunity for personal growth."

Treated like part of the family.
"The first thing I noticed was the friendliness of the people. Their attitude is so positive. And Illumina really takes care of their employees. It is good to know that we are all part of the Illumina family and, as such, our families are cared for."