Technical Sales Specialist, Indirect Markets – Europe Central\nWhat 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.\nAs a Technical Sales Specialist in Europe Central, you will play a key role in driving adoption of Illumina’s library preparation solutions across indirect markets. You will guide customers across the full NGS workflow from sample preparation to data interpretation, ensuring rapid implementation and strong customer experience. You will work closely with Channel Partners, Partner Account Managers, Sales Specialists and Product teams. This role focuses on pre‑sales technical expertise, supporting customers and partners, and helping accelerate the use of Illumina’s sample‑to‑answer solutions. In this role, you will demonstrate Illumina’s value of Make Customers Heroes by anticipating needs and enabling customer success.\nIllumina's employee benefits are industry‑leading and include flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more.\nWHY YOU\nYou bring strong scientific expertise in sequencing and library preparation, ideally across areas such as DNA, RNA, scRNA, spatial, methylation or proteomics. You may have a PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Chemistry or Biochemistry, or an MSc with relevant laboratory experience. You have experience supporting customers in a technical or field‑based environment and are comfortable travelling up to 60 percent across the region. You communicate clearly in English, with additional languages such as Polish or Czech considered an advantage. You enjoy partnering with others, take ownership of outcomes and thrive in solution‑based customer environments.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE\n\nProvide expert consultation across the NGS workflow from sample preparation to data analysis\nSupport customers with assay design, application guidance and data interpretation\nDeliver workflow demonstrations, presentations and pre‑sales technical discussions\n\nChannel Partner Collaboration\n\nPartner with Channel Partners, PAMs and Sales Specialists to drive library prep adoption\nTrain Channel Partners, PAMs, DSMs and ISAMs on Illumina solutions\nContribute to strategic territory planning\n\nCustomer Success and Workflow Adoption\n\nGuide customers through project scoping and planning\nSupport assay design and use of DesignStudio, including reviewing or creating designs\nMonitor consumables usage trends and take corrective action when needed\n\nMarket Engagement and Field Insights\n\nRepresent Illumina at conferences, tradeshows and workshops\nProvide field insights and competitive feedback to leadership and Product Management\nSupport new product launches and discontinuation activities\n\nCross‑Functional Collaboration\n\nWork closely with Sales, Service and Support teams to ensure seamless customer experience\nEscalate technical issues to the appropriate Technical Support teams\n\nWHAT YOU CAN EXPECT\nOur team members are bright, energetic and dedicated – they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognises the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.\nWe 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 prioritised openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero‑net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility.\nWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, preg