REPORTS TO:
Biobank fellow
Head of labs.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:
Administration of core sequencing related funds.
Management of any independent project funding awarded.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Day-to-day activities of the high throughput NGS facility, operate and monitor the performance of the MiSeq and Oxford Nanopore NGS platforms.
Optimize protocols for preparing NGS libraries for targeted, whole genome and transcriptome, shotgun and 16s metagenomics sequencing applied to the MiSeq and Oxford Nanopore DNA sequencing platforms.
Manage, plan and forecast inventory for the NGS facility.
Propose and develop new approaches for efficient sequencing of biological specimens.
Work with scientist and students on sequencing needs arising from research work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD in molecular biology, genome sciences, biochemistry, cellular biology, or a related field.
Strong background in molecular biology ability to work independently, and outstanding communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Prior experience in NGS library preparation, sequencing and data analysis is essential.
Experience in infectious tropical disease genetics and advanced computing knowledge is desirable
COMPETENCIES:
Keen interest in research
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
