PIPs Intern

Singer Instruments designs robots that empower scientists in laboratories in over 60 countries to accelerate their research efforts on global challenges such as cures for cancer and solutions for renewable energies.

Were looking for PIPs interns (BBSRC or MRC funded PhD)

Located in Exmoor on the UK's South West coast, Singer offers world class culture. An engaged team makes great products!

Please note, there are 2 conditions for being accepted on an internship with Singer Instruments.

(1) The industry placement has to be an explicit part of your programme of study

(2) You must have funding to support yourself for 3 months. Singer Instruments will provide all the resources required for your project and can help towards your accommodation costs. All other costs (e.g. travel, food) must be covered by the student or the student's institution. Students whose PhD programmes are supported by the British research council BBSRC or MRC automatically meet these 2 requirements. We also welcome other applicants who meet these 2 requirements.

The Roles

General:

You dont need any background knowledge for these roles, just a willingness to learn. Both our R&D Manager and Senior Scientist completed their PIPs internships here and came back to work full-time after finishing their PhDs… so we know just how rewarding a placement with us can be! Working with you, we will develop your project to suit you and deliver real business value whilst also ensuring you get exposure to the experiences that matter to you. The project you end up working on and people you collaborate with will vary greatly depending on our own department priorities, which can change very rapidly. Due to the short-term nature of our projects, we often wont be able to confirm exactly what youll be working on until only a few weeks before youre due to arrive.

Examples of previous projects include:

• Encoding an automated analysis report generation program to test our latest feature.
• Proof of Concept experiments for high-throughput UV mutagenesis on the ROTOR+
• Market Research and product testing of our new Liquid Handler

• Design and testing of the user interface for our PIXL Zone of Inhibition beta feature.

Research:

Our Research department exists to make sure our products exceed the scientific capabilities our customers require from them. Our PIPs students have designed and implemented instrument testing procedures in our laboratory, developed scientific workflows for existing and future products, worked alongside hardware and software engineers to drive product development and engineered data analysis platforms using R and Python.

Product management:

User experience (UX):

Marketing:

Why Choose?:

Why are we offering placements?

We are a small company and greatly benefit from the unique scientific skills and experiences brought in by PIPs interns. Each intern challenges our existing notions and helps us improve our products. The market knowledge you possess is invaluable to us. We are happy to provide our interns with exposure to a diverse range of experiences, depending on where their goals push them.

Essential skills

Open mind

Growth outlook

• Be fun to work with

Cookie baking!

How do you fit in?

• Youre excited to have a complete change of pace for 3 months.
• You want to make a difference in scientific research through lab automation.
• A willingness to learn and develop your understanding of lab automation.

• You dont mind the idea of working with some country bumpkins in lab coats.

Why should you apply?

• Singer Instruments have hosted many previous PIPS students and, like them, you will have the opportunity to experience many different aspects of our business.
• We always work with you to understand which areas you find most interesting and where possible nurture you within those roles.
• You can have the opportunity to get involved with our STEM outreach or ED&I groups.
• You may have the opportunity to share ideas and try your hand at product development, product testing, software development and marketing; the business is your oyster!

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

We encourage applications from all individuals and respect and appreciate differences and unique ways of thinking.

We are flexible and can adapt both our application and interview processes by discussing your individual needs first.

More reasons to apply

Location: Your hike / bike / surf / kitesurf is part of your daily life

Surfs-up no-notice time off for surf or weather-related activities

Flexible working blended approach to office and WFH

Assistance towards accommodation or remote working may be available on a case by case basis

Skills developed

About us

Singer Instruments, headquartered in Somerset on the edge of Exmoor National Park, develop laboratory automation to accelerate research for scientists who want to make the world a better place. The company supports a global customer base, across a spectrum of interests such as healthcare, antibiotics, biofuels, renewable fabrics, and sustainable foods.

As an employee-owned company, Singer puts their people first. Singer Instruments are very proud to have won the Somerset Business Awards Employer of the Year; by supporting our teams and investing in our people, we get the best results for our customers.

Staff are highly motivated by their global scientific impact and a shared value for company culture. Table football in the staff room, boules in the Japanese garden, and table tennis and barbecues on the deck form part of our working ethos. The atmosphere is relaxed, attitudes are positive, and nobody wears a suit. Work in a rapidly growing business should be fun, so Singer take any opportunity possible to celebrate success. Did somebody say BBQ?!

LOCATION

Singer Lab, Minehead, Somerset

Please be aware that this is a rural location, a car isnt essential but very useful. You can walk or take our singular bus line to work if you find accommodation in the local area.