Customer Solutions Laboratory Intern Cambridge, East of England, England
Illumina
Full Time
Cambridge, East of England, England
10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description
What 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.
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.
Customer Solutions Laboratory Intern – 12 months (Undergraduate / Placement Year)
Are you seeking a company that will offer you rewarding, challenging work and a chance to make a real difference? Then you should consider Illumina's EMEA Internship Programme. Our mission? To help improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome.
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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 research, clinical and applied markets. We currently facilitate a variety of processes in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture, and other emerging segments.
The potential of genomics to change the world is unparalleled. At Illumina, you become a part of this global movement, driving the industry forward and delivering new advancements in human health. Through disciplined research and advanced technologies, we enable significant developments in genomics. Together, we are setting the standards for ethics, integrity, and innovation that are vital to the future of our field.
Your team: The Illumina Solutions Centre lab in Cambridge is involved with a huge number of activities, supporting all of Illumina's scientists and customers across EMEA. Key services include preparation and sequencing of customer samples to assist with troubleshooting investigations and Proof-Of-Concept (POC) collaboration studies. These studies involve liaising with Illumina scientists, Sales teams & customers and then testing customer samples with the latest technologies.
Each POC is run like a small research project, from experimental design, full processing, sequencing, and analysis. This internship position will play a key role in supporting the activities of the Commercial Solution Centre labs. Candidates will receive training in use of site-of-the-art sequencing equipment & workflows and will also be responsible for helping with the upkeep of an ISO13485:2016 certified lab complex. Under the supervision of Illumina scientists, you will be involved in POC collaboration studies and with the internal testing of other Next-Generation-Sequencing workflows.
About you
To apply for this position, you will be studying towards a degree in Molecular Biology, Biology, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences or related field
Illumina is made up of extraordinary people and dedicated professionals, we are all dedicated to bettering the world through genomics, we ask the same of you. Some experience working with customers would be highly beneficial for this position.
This role is a 12-month internship starting in July 2023, finishing July 2024. Based at our offices in Granta Park, Cambridge. Our programme focuses on meaningful project work, professional and personal development, in addition to providing opportunities outside of your department.
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About the process
After initial screening, you will be interviewed by a member of our talent acquisition team, in order to talk you through the internship hiring process. This is an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. The steps after this are as follows:
- Recruiter Interview
- HireVue - Video Recorded Interview
- Manager Interview
- Panel Interview – Meet the Team!
If you have any questions you can email:
Please note, by applying to this advert, you will be considered for multiple internships based on your skills and experience.
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.
Illumina
www.illumina.com
San Diego, United States
Francis deSouza
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
Company - Public
Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
1998
