Growing pains for a small organization that is growing. - Anonymous employee Illumina Employee Review

2.0
Jan 10, 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Be able to work for an organization that contributes somehow to life science technologies.

Cons

No work-life balance, lack of team work, lack of recognition from management, and an organization that needs to restructure it's management with more experience to align/support with company growth.

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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
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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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