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.\n\nWelooking for PIPs interns.\n\nLocated in Exmoor on the UK's South West coast, Singer offers world class culture. An engaged team makes great products\n\nThe Roles\nGeneral:\nYou donneed 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 PhDsknow 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 wonable to confirm exactly what youworking on until only a few weeks before youdue to arrive.nExamples of previous projects include:\n\nEncoding an automated analysis report generation program to test our latest feature.tProof of Concept experiments for high-throughput UV mutagenesis on the ROTOR\n\tMarket Research and product testing of our new Liquid Handler\n\tDesign and testing of the user interface for our PIXL Zone of Inhibition beta feature. nResearch:\n\nOur 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.bProduct management:\n\nJoin our dynamic team and shape the future of our company's products Collaborate with customers, sales, marketing, science, and robotics teams to gather insights, research competitors or work out business value for future products. Translate these findings into actionable requirements for our talented engineers to bring innovative instruments to life or help suggest what you think we should build next and why.\n\nUser experience (UX):\n\nYouinteracting with scientists across a range of fields to conduct questionnaires and interviews to discover what drives them, highlight their biggest problems in the lab, explore product development solutions, and test the impact of any changes implemented. Letimprove the experience of scientists so that their discoveries change the world quicker\n\nMarketing:\n\nDive into our customer segmentation data to uncover trends and tactics that hold the key to transforming our business. Use your skills to find potential opportunities and contribute to new strategies for developing compelling narratives and engaging content aimed at target markets. From crafting scientific content, such as blogs, application notes and social media posts, to collaborating with industry experts to deliver impactful case studies and testimonials, each day promises an adventure in creativity and impact.\n\nWhy Choose?:\n\nIf you are passionate about multiple roles and want a thrilling collaborative project that brings them together, let's jump in and make it a reality Simply let us know which departments you are interested in and why.bThe Team\n\nYou will be mentored by a team member and a manager who will support you to develop a project idea and make every effort to ensure a positive experience for you. Subject experts are also available for additional support. You may present your project to stakeholders such as engineers, programmers, and other non-scientists, which in turn will help you to hone your skills in communicating complex concepts in a simple and engaging manner. Additionally, you will likely collaborate with multiple departments on your project.\n\nWhy are we offering placements?\n\nWe 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.\n\nEssential skills\nOpen mind\n\nGrowth outlook\n\nBe fun to worth with\n\nCookie baking\n\nHow do you fit in?\n\nYouexcited to have a complete change of pace for 3 months.\n\tYou want to make a difference in scientific research through lab automation.\n\tA willingness to learn and develop your understanding of lab automation.\n\tYou donmind the idea of working with some country bumpkins in lab coats.nWhy should you apply?\n\nSinger Instruments have hosted many previous PIPS students and, like them, you will have the opportunity to experience many different aspects of our business.tWe always work with you to understand which areas you find most interesting and where possible nurture you within those roles.tYou can have the opportunity to get involved with our STEM outreach or ED&I groups.\n\tYou 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\nDiversity, Equality and Inclusion\n\nWe encourage applications from all individuals and respect and appreciate differences and unique ways of thinking.\n\nWe are flexible and can adapt both our application and interview processes by discussing your individual needs first.\n\nMore reasons to apply\n\nWorld class workplace culture: eNPS 61nLocation: Your hike \/ bike \/ surf \/ kitesurf is part of your daily life\n\nSurfnotice time off for surf or weather-related activities\n\nFlexible working blended approach to office and WFH\n\nAssistance towards accommodation or remote working may be available on a case by case basis\n\nSkills developed\n\nSkills developed will depend on the project you are assigned to, but could include knowledge of industry standard processes, software and recording methods, understanding of product development from concept to marketing, Agile project management, and inter-team collaboration.\n\nAbout us\n\nSinger 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.\n\nAs 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.\n\nStaff 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?\n\nLOCATION\n\nSinger Lab, Minehead, Somerset\n\nPlease be aware that this is a rural location, a car isnessential but very useful. You can walk or take our singular bus line to work if you find accommodation in the local area.\u00a0