Bioinformatics Analyst - Medical Genomics Research (MGR) Group - UK Placement
by Illumina
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Bioinformatics Analyst - Medical Genomics Research (MGR) Group - UK Placement
Why Us
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
Why You
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 to solve problems and issues that are relevant to cancer complexity in the Medical Genomics Research (MGR) group. Our goal is to develop cutting-edge prototypes and tools to identify clinically relevant findings and molecular biomarkers in cancer Whole Genome Sequencing and Whole Transcriptome Sequencing. 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:
- Apply analytical and/or research skills to interpret cancer RNA and DNA data from multiple sources, develop analysis tools and structure a findings report (supported by a mentor/project manager).
- Combine new methods for high throughput sequencing to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome.
- Develop and maintain awareness of advances in cancer research.
- Work in a constructive environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team to meet shared goals.
- Deliver timely results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Preferred Background, Qualifications and Requirements:
- 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 BASH and Python (preferred), or/and R is required.
- Familiarity with bioinformatics and genomics/Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) is required.
- Experience with processing or analysing cancer NGS datasets is a big plus.
- Highly literate and have good writing skills in English
- Able to produce well-presented, readable, organised documents
- Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills.
- Positive working attitude
- Organisational skills: ability to prioritise own workload; work to deadlines and under pressure
- Eager to learn new things quickly
- Show enthusiasm and motivation 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.
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.
About Illumina
At Illumina, you get to push boundaries. You can think beyond the conventional. You can dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people around you, the opportunities are endless. We are growing quickly and looking for talented and passionate people to join us via our internship programme - iAspire. Whether you're interested in genomics and biotech jobs, finance or legal, sales or marketing, manufacturing or procurement—join us and you can make a difference.
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