Laboratory Process Engineer - Illumina Lab Services - UK Internship

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Deadline: 27th January 2021
Length: Internship (1 Month+)
Roles: Science
Location: East of England
City: Cambridge

Laboratory Process Engineer - Illumina Lab Services - UK Internship

Why Us

Illumina Laboratory Services-UK (ILS-UK) is an exciting and expanding initiative that is applying Illumina’s core sequencing technology to large scale, high through-put (HTP) sequencing projects in an ISO 15189:2012 accredited clinical laboratory. Working with external clients, partners and consortia, ILS is leading the way in creating HTP-NGS workflows and applying them to ground breaking projects like the Genomics England 100K Genome Project, UK-wide COVID Study and NHS Genomic Medical Service.

The Process and Equipment Engineering Team is involved with a number of activities that support ILS-UK Laboratory Operations, including determining the capability and dependability of the laboratory processes. This facilitates recommending and supporting implementation of an improvement that increases operational efficiency of the genome sequencing workflow.

Why You

Within this internship You will be performing such a capability study of one of the clinical laboratory automated steps such as the DNA quantitation or sequencing library qPCR QC steps using state of the art liquid handling robotics. This will include performing the laboratory experiments, some analysis on the data and review of the key factors causing any variation leading to suggestions for improvement. This will all be performed whilst working within an accredited environment within the ILS Quality Management system under the supervision of experienced Illumina process and automated liquid handling experts: full training will be provided.

If you are seeking rewarding, challenging work and a chance to make a difference in a high throughput laboratory service environment, then join the Illumina Internship Program where you’ll join our mission to help improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome.

If you are seeking rewarding, challenging work and a chance to make a difference, then join the Illumina Internship Program where you’ll join our mission to help improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome.

If you want to push boundaries and join a culture fueled by innovation, collaboration and openness, this role could be for you. If you want a brilliant, fast-paced, mission-driven environment then Illumina is the place for you.

The role

Focusing on innovation has established Illumina as the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, serving customers in the research, clinical and applied markets. With products that are used for applications in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture and other emerging segments.

You’ll join a high-performing team where your work will take on new meaning—to an exponential degree. You’ll be able to grow within a positive, inclusive, culture, and the impact you can have helps ignite the passion that drives our people forward. And together, we accomplish beyond expectations.

Preferred background, skills and experience

  • Currently studying within a BSc program
  • Basic laboratory training including pipetting skills
  • An understanding of basic molecular biology techniques such as PCR, ligation, and use of enzymes
  • Knowledge or experience in NGS techniques is desirable
  • Interest in applying statistics to life sciences
  • Excellent attention to detail, being able to work in a quality manner, complying with all laboratory guidelines
  • Good time management skills, being able to complete tasks successfully within deadlines, to document all work and to present to management
  • Be familiar with Office software: Excel; Word; PowerPoint

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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