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Careers in genomics

Explore the wide range of people, roles and careers in genomics.

Career profiles

Picture of Tamara grinning, standing in front of a screen showing some coding. Tamara is a Software Developer for EMBL-EBI

Career profile: software developer

In this career profile, Tamara describes her role as a Software Developer. This is one of a series of career profiles exploring lots of different jobs in genomics.

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Image of Disha in the foyer of a building, smiling at camera.

Career profile: bioinformatics developer

In this career profile, Disha describes her role as a Bioinformatics Developer. This is one of a series of career profiles exploring lots of different jobs in genomics.

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Image of Victoria smiling in the corridor of the Wellcome Sanger Institute.

Career profile: CASM informatics team leader

In this career profile, Victoria describes her role as a CASM Informatics Team Leader. This is one of a series of career profiles exploring lots of different jobs in genomics.

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Career videos

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My career in genomics: bioinformatics

In this film Tobi Alegbe discusses his PhD in bioinformatics, studying Crohn’s disease. This is one of a series of films providing a unique insight into different careers in the field of genomics.

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Picture of Jess smiling, holding her laptop on the Wellcome Genome Campus.

My career in genomics: management trainee

In this film, Jessica talks about her diverse and varied role as a management trainee. This is one of a series of films providing a unique insight into different careers in the field of genomics.

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Picture of Joshua smiling, standing in front of a large theatre with multiple red empty chairs behind him. Joshua is a Product Manager for Wellcome Sanger Institute.

My career in genomics: product manager

In this film, Joshua describes his role as a product manager. This is one of a series of films providing a unique insight into different careers in the field of genomics.

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Virtual work experience

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Wellcome Sanger Institute Virtual Work Experience

From laboratory roles to communication and management positions, students get an in-depth understanding of the diverse career options available at the Sanger Institute. Designed for students aged 14 and above, this program allows participants to explore various careers in genomics, science, and data without leaving their homes.

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Primary career resources

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Science For Everyone Primary Resources

Discover science career activities to help young students explore everyday science and highlight a diverse range of scientists.

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