Horrible management - Field Applications Scientist Illumina Employee Review

1.0
Jul 26, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Cutting edge technology. Name brand recognition. Geographically small territories. Pay is competitive.

Cons

Extremely political. Lots of blame game, while not supporting field employees. No trust in employees by management. Promotion only happens for older pre-sequencing employees, regardless of performance. Customers also feel alienated by rapid product changes.

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5.0
Apr 9, 2026
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Pros

Great company mission and vision. Fast paced environment. Opportunity for advancement across company. Flexible work schedule

Cons

Rebuilding after a few rough years of poor decision making from leadership.

4.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Stuck with them for 7 years because it was good back then. Comp is good, benefits are good, and if you're on campus its a nice experience. If you find the right team it can be a dream, but the flipside can be awful. Overall they have a lack of direction in what is turning out to be a highly competitive market.

Cons

Corporate bureaucracy and internal politics are strong but could be worse. The benefits were better in the past and all the perks are winding down with time as they tighten the budgets and try hard to pivot away from dying segments

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