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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.

    About us

    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

    This role is a 12-month internship staring in July 2022, finishing July 2023. Based at our offices in Granta Park, Cambridge. Our program focuses on meaningful project work, professional and personal development, in addition to providing networking opportunities.

    Your team

    As part of the Consumables and Assay Development team you will contribute to designing, developing and characterizing new reagents for Illumina sequencing instruments. The successful applicant will join the group to aid with development efforts for sequencing platforms and will have opportunities to learn new technologies and skills.

    Role and responsibilities

    • Participate in the development and optimization of Next Generation Sequencing products and methodologies
    • Operation of Next Generation Sequencing instruments
    • Use and development of non-sequencing-based activity assays and analytical techniques to assess reagent performance
    • Experiment planning, execution, troubleshooting, data analysis and interpretation
    • Analysis of complex/large data sets
    • Effective presentation and communication of results to colleagues
    • Work collaboratively with other teams and functions globally to meet company goals and satisfy customer needs

    Preferred experience and qualifications

    • A recent graduate with a BSc or MSc in a biological science (e.g. biochemistry/biology/genetics/natural sci.).
    • A working knowledge of, or background in, Next Generation Sequencing would be advantageous, but is not essential
    • An ability to troubleshoot molecular biology and biochemistry issues 
    • Understanding of nucleic acid biochemistry and the application of molecular biology techniques.
    • Good written and verbal communication skills
    • Demonstrated ability to document procedures and results
    • An ability to work both independently and collaboratively is essential
    • Detail-oriented and organized, with an ability to implement protocols
    • An ability to be flexible in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
    • Proficiency in standard computer skills, PowerPoint and Excel or other statistical packages

    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.

    All job offers with Illumina are subject to a valid VOG (Code of good conduct). Failure to be able to supply this might result in the retraction of any job contract