Questions and Answers about Wellcome Sanger Institute

Very proud of the work done here at Sanger. This is the historic home of the Human Genome Project. Now I am helping in the effort to understand Covid19 and pinpoint new variant outbreaks through another historic project to sequence 10s of thousands of SARS-CoV-2 genomes each week from lighthouse labs. It's a very proud feeling to know the work you are doing is having huge impacts on the current crisis that affects everyone.

Yes, the usual criminal record/convictions checks, and they also ask you to provide your personal emails to view any public controversial statement you may have made or views you have presented on social media that do not align with the culture at Sanger.

It wasn't challenging, only a set of procedures anyone could follow without qualifications.

Working hours generally flexible depending which division you work though management watch closely your every move

Standard weekly hours of around 37 hours, plus as much extra as people are willing to do.