Laboratory Development Scientist Internship 2022

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.

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.

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 things beyond expectations.

The role

This role is a 12-week internship starting in July 2022, based at our laboratories in Cambridge. Our program focuses on meaningful project work, professional and personal development, in addition to providing networking opportunities.

Your Team

Illumina Laboratory Services (ILS) is an exciting and expanding initiative that is applying Illumina’s core sequencing technology to large scale, high through-put (HTP) sequencing projects. The team completed the DNA sequencing for the 100,000 Genomes Project and are now in the next phase delivering whole-genome sequencing into routine healthcare in partnership with Genomics England and the NHS.

The Assay Development team is responsible for bringing new technologies to the lab and a critical aspect of this is ensuring the pipeline we develop meets both evolving customer and regulatory needs. If you see yourself as someone who is innovative, proactive and a keen problem solver then the ILS Assay Development Team is an excellent environment for you.

You will work within a passionate team of scientists and engineers to carry out a Proof of Concept (POC) or validation of a new technology we would like to implement in our clinical laboratory. These studies include Design of Experiments, processing of test samples, analysis and drawing conclusions – all within our Quality Management System and Product Development Process. You will work with other members of the Assay Development Team, as well as other cross-functional teams, to provide a recommendation on whether this new technology could benefit the ILS workflow.

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.

Role and Responsibilities

• As part of the Assay Development team, you will be involved in planning and executing technical and cross-functional activities to drive design changes and evaluate performance of specific products.
• Hands on experimental design, execution, data analysis and reporting. Summarize results in written and oral reports in conformance with quality system documentation needs.
• Activities can include DNA quantification, Library preparation and quantification, running of sequencers and running of liquid handler robots.
• Participating in regular team and cross-functional meetings.

About you

• Current undergraduate student or recent graduate in molecular biology or related discipline
• Basic laboratory skills training including: DNA & RNA quantification, dilution & molarity calculations and pipetting skills
• Excellent attention to details, being able to work in a quality manner, complying will all laboratory guidelines
• An understanding of basic molecular biology techniques: PCR, Ligation, Use of enzymes
• 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; work; PowerPoint
• Experience in NGS techniques is desirable

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.