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Are you seeking a company that will offer you rewarding, challenging work and a chance to make a difference? Then you should consider Illumina's Internship Program. Our mission? To help improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome.

We have established ourselves as the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies through our focus on innovation, serving customers in the research, clinical and applied markets. We currently facilitate a myriad of processes in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture, and other emerging segments.

When you join the high-performing team at Illumina, your work takes on new meaning—to an exponential degree. Our growth, our positive culture, and the impact our products are having in the world will ignite the same passion in you that drives our people forward. And together, we accomplish things beyond expectations.

The role

Illumina Laboratory Services-UK (ILS-UK) is applying Illumina’s core sequencing technology to large scale, high through-put (HTP) sequencing projects like the Genomics England 100K Genome Project, UK-wide COVID Study and NHS Genomic Medical Service in an ISO 15189:2012 accredited clinical laboratory.

This role is a 12-week internship starting in July 2022. Our program focuses on meaningful project work, professional and personal development, in addition to providing networking opportunities. In addition to impactful work, we will offer programmatic benefits such as professional development, team building, engagement opportunities with our company leaders and the chance to connect to our mission through meaningful volunteer experience.

Role and responsibilities

This is an excellent opportunity to support the ILS-UK Bioinformatics Validation team and experience an interdisciplinary environment where biomedical sciences intersect with clinical applications and to contribute transforming the way information from whole genome sequencing is harnessed for the benefit of patients. Day-to-day activities involve participating in the bioinformatics scientific input development projects, capturing user needs and requirements, thereby supporting validation activities.

Past projects have included

  • Callability of clinically relevant genes in ILS WGS pipeline
  • Improved detection of structural variants in DNA
  • Improving the quality of human WGS sequencing
  • Automating cohort-scale genome analysis

About you

  • Currently studying a Bachelor’s or Masters in Computer science, Bioinformatics or a Scientific course which has included modules in bioinformatics, data analyses or computer science
  • An interest in rare disease or cancer genomics and clinical applications of whole genome sequencing.
  • Some experience in programming, ideally Python or R.
  • Experience in next generation sequencing data analysis is advantageous.

The Selection Process

  • Submit application before 10th December 2021 to be considered
  • Longlisted candidates will be invited to submit a video application
    • Shortlisted candidates must be available to interview 10th January 2022 onwards
  • Successful Applicants will be invited onsite to meet their teams April 11th, 2022 prior to starting in July 2022

Right to Work: We can accept applicants from UK/EU/EEA for this internship, we will assist with any visas required. We are not currently able to sponsor those applying from outside the EEA.

Concerns regarding COVID-19 continue as positive cases are experienced in the communities in which we operate. Please be aware that, as a condition of employment, Illumina may require proof of COVID vaccination in accordance with local statutory requirements (subject to limited exceptions) beginning November 1, 2021.Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities 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, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.