Engineering a Cool Career in Biotech - and Volunteering Along the Way - Seite 3

She is also an ally or contributor to all of Illumina's employee resource groups (ERG). "I really keep an eye out on what all of them are doing. I'll check to see if there's any place that I can plug myself in while also trying to be aware of leaving room for others."

Another recent volunteer opportunity included working with two local nonprofits that connect to Illumina's mission, and that the company supports: Rady Children's Hospital and the San Diego Zoo. Last weekend, Duchnak attended Wild Walkabout at the San Diego Zoo.

Finding opportunities
Giving back helps connect employees to the company's mission, and to operating responsibly. Illumina employees can learn about skills-based volunteer opportunities the same way Duchnak does: through CSR emails, Workplace posts from ERGs, and the company's giving back portal. There is even a volunteer rewards program where employees who log their volunteer time can earn $10 per hour to donate to an eligible charity of their choice. Employees also get 16 hours of paid time off for volunteering, a $500 donation match, and a $25 new-hire donation deposit.

"Imagine a world in which every person or professional could contribute something to our society, and more specifically to our kids," Duchnak says. "If they volunteered for an hour a month, or even one hour a year, we could make a difference in getting resources and access to more people in our communities. That vision keeps me going forward to contribute as much as I can and to try to rally people around that. If we have the energy, if we have anything extra in our cup, where can we put it to help fill another cup?"

Lightning round with Allie Duchnak

Employee since: 2018

Proudest career moment: Seeing NovaSeq X announced and knowing that a project I worked on in its early stages made it into the world.

Most cherished Illumina tradition, event, or extracurricular: If it's not clear yet, I love volunteering! So naturally, I think it's San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering.

Her go-to cafeteria food: The loaded Thai fries! I don't care what they're served with, or if I brought lunch that day, I will always get them.

Best engineering tip: The simplest, already existing (sometimes every day household items) can be the best inspiration for even complex systems like sequencer components.

Book on her nightstand: The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama

Favorite place in San Diego: Kate Sessions Park and Pure Project Brewing (among many others)

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