Job Purpose:
- Operate and oversee the program’s Next Gen Sequencing
Facility.
- Manage and maintain the malaria qPCR service
- Coordinate a Sanger sequencing service with 3rd party
providers.
- Manage and maintain the molecular biology laboratory section
Description:
Reporting Lines:
Reports To:
Head of Biosciences
Indirect Report
Assistant Research Officers, Interns, students.
Financial Responsibilities:
Manage all stocks of consumables and reagents for 1,2
& 3 above and maintenance of equipment for 4 above. Provide timely budget
reports and invoicing for services provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordination, operation and maintenance of the Next Generation
Sequencing facility and Malaria qPCR service.
- Maintain a robust stock control and grant billing system to
ensure stock-outs are minimized and budgets remain balanced.
- Ensure all equipment are fully maintained and operational.
- Work closely with senior scientists to develop sequencing
assays.
- Develop and maintain SOPs and other controlled documentation.
- Maintain clear and accurate records and results.
- Coordinate a Sanger sequencing service with 3rd party
providers, including sample shipment and payments.
- Provide a clean and safe working environment for laboratory
staff.
- Monitor and maintain relevant GCLP procedures and standards to
deliver a quality service at all times.
Job Specifications
- A laboratory-based MSc in a relevant subject, e.g. Biomedical
Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, evolution, genetics.
- At least 3 years of research experience in a Medical Research
Laboratory.
Desirable
- Knowledge of GCLPs, QMS and other relevant best practices and
standards.
- Knowledge and experience of implementing, operating and
maintaining Quality Assurance & Quality Control systems including
Internal Quality Control and External Quality Assurance (EQA) Schemes
- Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications
and Bioinformatics software.
- Significant hands-on experience in Next Generation Sequencing,
particularly utilising the Illumina MiSeq platform.
- Significant experience in performing quantitative PCR assays.
- Strong budgeting and stock management skills.
- Experience in troubleshooting molecular assays and equipment
and working with Service Providers, when required, to provide rapid
solutions that ensure minimum downtime.
Competencies:
- Demonstrate high levels of integrity and confidentiality
- Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation and
communication skills
- Basic analytical, problem solving and critical thinking
skills;
- Team working and ability to work in diverse teams
- Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to
detail.
Physical Environment/Conditions
- Office Work with limited travel to sites.
How To Apply