Laboratory Scientist Internship / Placement

by Illumina

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Deadline: 31st January 2018
Salary: Competitive
Length: Internship (1 Month+), Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Medicine, Science
Location: East of England
City: Cambridge, Great Abington

About Illumina

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.

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.

Bioinformatics Support Scientist Internship / Placement

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 iAspire Internship Program. Our mission? To help improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome.

Each summer, over 75 undergrad, Masters and PhD students embrace these internship roles. No matter your background you are able to take up a position at Illumina.

Scope of the Internship / Placement

You will be joining our Bioinformatics and professional service team whom support our customers in their data-analysis requirements for Illumina data. As a team member, you will have the opportunity to contribute to troubleshooting investigations of problems and challenges seen.
Part of your internship will involve projects to provide custom analysis and solutions to customers.
 

Preferred background & Qualifications:
 

  • Bioinformatics, Molecular Genetics or related degree
  • Solid understanding of Molecular Genetics and genomics
  • Alternatively software development for bioinformatics: R/Python/etc
  • Linux command line skills
  • Familiarity with cloud computing environment of interest
  • Good communication and office IT skills, customer facing attitude, can-do person

The Selection Process

Once your application has been submitted, it will be reviewed initially by our dedicated recruitment team, with shortlisted candidates being contacted via telephone, before being invited to complete a digital, video interview. The culmination of our selection process is for the finalists to attend an all-day assessment centre event at our offices.

Assessment days scheduled for 6th & 7th March 2018.

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