Assistant Research Officer - EDD
JOB PURPOSE:
This role is responsible for provision of
technical support to the Human Genetics Factors (HGF) research group, who will
be responsible for setting up of laboratory experiments, analysis of
samples/data and recording of applied processes and procedures to meet research
objectives. Additional roles include data analysis, reporting, preparation of
presentations and publications for dissemination.
Description:
Reports to:
- Principal Investigator
Direct Reports:
- Any interns as assigned by
Principal Investigator
Financial Responsibility:
- Responsible for HGF lab orders
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct experiments, including
flow cytometry, immunological, and molecular work.
- Interpret and document results
for laboratory assays.
- Provide technical support and
advice to researchers in the design of experiments.
- Standardize, calibrate, and carry
out preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on laboratory
equipment and instruments.
- Prepare and collate results,
update relevant databases, and communicate results according to laid down
procedures.
- Development, review, and
redaction of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Sample management: Receipt,
sorting, inventory, and biobanking
- Support compliance to applicable
laboratory regulations (GCP and GCLP), QA/QC, in-house safety, and health
standards, and maintain all relevant documentation.
- Support in the request, follow
up, collection of laboratory supplies from central stores, and maintenance
of an internal chemical and consumable inventory.
- Contribute to the
development of scientific presentations, publications, and dissemination
in internal and external forums.
- Attend to any other duties
assigned by PI or their designee
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in biological
sciences/ molecular biology/ biotechnology/ biochemistry or equivalent
discipline
- At least 1 year’ experience in
biomedical research
- Competency in conventional
molecular biology assays (PCR, and qPCR)
- Experience working with Enzyme
linked Immuno-sorbent assays (ELISA) and immuno-haematology sample
analysis.
- Computer literacy: proficiency
with MS office suite applications
Desirable:
- Data analysis using STATA or R
software
Competencies
- Demonstrate high levels of
integrity and confidentiality
- Excellent interpersonal, written,
presentation and communication skills
- Basic analytical, problem solving
and critical thinking skills
- Teamwork and ability to work in
diverse teams
- Flexibility, adaptability,
multi-tasking and attention to detail
- Good planning, organization and
co-ordination skills
How to Apply
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