Based in the UK, Cambridge, Onsite.
As a Graduate Systems Integration Engineer/Scientist 1 within the System Integration team you will work in a multi-disciplinary and international team and contribute to create and evaluate state-of-the-art genomic sequencing tools. You will have the opportunity to participate to a range of projects and gain experience over a number of sequencing platform. You will be responsible for planning experiments, hands-on execution, data analysis and communication. A significant part of your role will be to automate library preparation workflow.
Why Us?
Illumina offers an industry-leading remuneration package, new purpose-built state of the art facilities and an innovative, fast-moving work environment.
Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include, flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more!
Responsibilities:
- Operation of Next Generation Sequencing instruments including performing manual and automated library preparation and quantifications
- Hands-on testing and integration of DNA sequencing systems - hardware, software, chemistry, and full end-to-end workflows
- Program liquid handlers and develop automated workflow with performance at least comparable to manual process
- Execute design verification and validation test plans, collect data and prepare reports.
- Experiment planning, execution, troubleshooting, data analysis and interpretation
- Analysis of complex/large data sets
- Effective presentation and communication of results to colleagues
Preferred background, skills and experience:
- Understanding of next generation sequencing systems and library preparation
- Basic wet laboratory experience
- Knowledge/experience in molecular biology
- Detail-oriented, organised and highly motivated essential
- Programming experience is highly desirable (Python, Perl, LabView, etc.)
- Programming experience of automated liquid handling systems would be a significant advantage
- Proficiency in standard computer skills and statistical packages
- An ability to work both independently and collaboratively is essential
- Good communications skills and ability to document procedures and results
- Fast learner with problem solving abilities
- A desire to be a part of a fast paced, multidisciplinary and dynamic environment.
- Degree in a Biological or Physical Science, Chemistry, Bioengineering or equivalent is required
- This role would suit a recent graduate with good Biological or Physical Science, Chemistry, Bioengineering or equivalent skills and qualifications who is looking for an opportunity to work with the market leader in Next Generation Sequencing technology.
What Can You Expect
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.
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