Synthetic Chemistry Intern - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Illumina

Illumina

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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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.

12-month Synthetic Chemistry Intern

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.

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 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-month internship staring in July 2023, finishing July 2024. Based at our offices in Granta Park, Cambridge. Our program focuses on meaningful project work, professional and personal development, in addition to providing networking opportunities.

Your team:

During your stay, you will be part of the research synthetic chemistry team, expert in all aspects of SBS, with an emphasis on nucleotides and dye chemistry.

Your contribution will aim at improving efficiency, robustness and accuracy of Illumina's sequencing technology.

Role and Responsibilities:
After a shadowing period, you will work in collaboration with other team members focusing on:

Performing chemical synthesis experiments.
Performing purifications, analysis and characterization of products.
Delivering presentations to the team on a regular basis.
Generate reports.

Preferred experience and qualifications:

Completed coursework, practical laboratories in organic chemistry, and spectroscopy modules (e.g. NMR, MS, UV-Vis, Fluorescence)
Good communication skills
Keen interest in understanding the mechanistic aspects of scientific processes (e

g:
chemistry, biochemistry, enzymology, )

LI-EMEA

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.