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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
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 beyond expectations.
The role
As a Bioinformatics Analyst Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain real-life work experience in a fast-moving environment and help solve problems and issues that are relevant to cancer complexity in the Medical Genomics Research group.
Our goal is to develop cutting-edge prototypes and tools to identify clinically relevant findings and molecular biomarkers in cancer Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) and Whole Transcriptome Sequencing (WTS). 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.
Responsibilities will include
- Applying best practice statistical and computational methods to analyse cancer genomes and transcriptomes
- Developing, maintaining or improving prototypes for analysis pipelines and clinical reports (supported by a mentor/project manager)
- Develop and maintain awareness of advances in cancer research
- Deliver timely results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
About you
- For a Bachelors, Masters or PhD student in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Natural Sciences or a related field. Must be at least in the second year of a Bachelors
- Familiarity with Linux and Python or R is required. Experience with version control tools is a plus.
- Familiarity with bioinformatics, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and genomics is required
- Experience with processing or analysing cancer NGS datasets is a big plus
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Organisational skills: ability to prioritise own workload, work to deadlines and under pressure
- Positive working attitude, eager to learn new things quickly, enthusiastic and motivated to perform, having a “Can do” attitude
What can you expect
With Illumina you can expect to be paid for your time during your internship. You will develop a great foundation for the future of your career. You will have the opportunity of working for a company who is known in the industry but also known for its research. You will be part of the global leader in the Sequencing industry where you will find robust growth opportunities and career development within Illumina.
Our 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 recognizes 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.
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.
