Optical Systems Intern

Are you seeking a company that will offer you rewarding, challenging work and a chance to make a real difference? Then you should consider Illumina’s EMEA Internship Programme. Our mission? To help improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome.

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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 research, clinical and applied markets. We currently facilitate a variety of processes in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture, and other emerging segments.

The potential of genomics to change the world is unparalleled. At Illumina, you become a part of this global movement, driving the industry forward and delivering new advancements in human health. Through disciplined research and advanced technologies, we enable significant developments in genomics. Together, we are setting the standards for ethics, integrity, and innovation that are vital to the future of our field.

About Your Team

• The optical systems group at Illumina performs research and development on advanced optical technologies to push the limits of DNA sequencing, including pioneering the world’s first “super-resolution” DNA sequencer. The resulting machines find application in medical diagnostics and cutting-edge genetic research.

About The Role

You will contribute to this research pipeline via:

• Research, screening and testing of cutting-edge optical technologies.
• Designing, and building and integrating optical breadboard systems.
• Analysis, simulations, and algorithm development to process complex data-streams.
• Integrate these systems with sophisticated biochemical processes, requiring complex problem solving at the interface of physics, engineering, and biochemistry.

Preferred Experience And Qualifications

• Working towards an upper-class degree in the physical sciences (Physics, Engineering, Mathematics etc).
• Strong understanding of the basic principles of optics, including ray and wave theory.
• Practical lab experience, ideally in optics.
• An ability to work in an interdisciplinary context, on the border of physics and biology.
• Simple scripting and mathematical modelling (MATLAB, Python, ImageJ, Labview etc.)
• Strong inter-personal and collaborative skills.
• An open, enthusiastic and independent individual with a desire to share experience and a willingness to learn from others.
• Evidence of academic achievement.
• Some experience with microscopy and biochemical systems is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in designing, building and aligning breadboard level optical systems is desirable but not essential.

About The Process

After initial screening, you will be interviewed by a member of our talent acquisition team, in order to talk you through the internship hiring process. This is an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. The steps after this are as follows:

• Recruiter Interview
• HireVue – Video Recorded Interview
• Manager Interview
• Panel Interview – Meet the Team!

If you have any questions you can email: [email protected]

Please note, by applying to this advert, you will be considered for multiple internships based on your skills and experience.

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.