Lab Associate, NGS, Cancer Centre

Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry or relevant field.
  

Relevant Experience

• At least 3 years of work experience working in a genomic lab or similar field
  
• Familiar with various molecular techniques such as next-generation sequencing and impeccable attention to detail.
  
• Working knowledge in basic sciences with skills in laboratory techniques
  

Personal Characteristics & Behaviours

• Able to work accurately and efficiently, be detail oriented, and work both independently and within a group
  
• Ability to multitask several projects and work in fast paced environment
  
• Proven ability to work well with certain degree of autonomy and function successfully in a team environment
  
• Strong commitment to superior quality professional service
  
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  
• Self-motivated and professional
  

Sample Processing & Preparation

• Accurate logging, labelling using barcodes, documentation and proper storage of samples in appropriate temperature-controlled freezers
  
• DNA and RNA isolation from blood samples, human tissues and other biological specimens.
  
• Quantification and quality control of DNA and RNA using nanodrop and Qubit
  

Library Preparation & Sequencing

• Library preparation of nucleic acid including fragmentation, adaptor ligation, amplification and sequencing on Illumina NGS platform.
  
• Monitor sequencing runs and troubleshoot
  

Quality Control & Assurance

• Secure and transfer data for primary, secondary and tertiary analysis
  
• Secure and transfer data for primary, secondary and tertiary analysis
  
• Assist faculty in research - Conduct experiments, analyse data and interpret results
  
• Assist in write-up, manuscripts, research reports, presentations, research grant applications and abstracts for publication and grant funding
  
• Responsible for assisting in preparing and assembling all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for NGS Core Facility
  
• Maintain and enhance bioinformatics pipelines and databases used in variant analysis.
  
• Implement best practices for data management, version control, and documentation.
  
• Evaluate new bioinformatics tools and methods to improve analysis accuracy and efficiency.
  

Laboratory Operations

• Raise PR and MSR for research supplies and consumables, liaise with purchase and AKU Warehouse departments to ensure timely delivery of the requested items and keep track records.
  
• Lodge complaints about breakdown of capital equipment used for lab research and follow-up with relevant department
  
• Engage in professional development activities such as lab training and attend departmental research and academic forums to keep abreast of current trends and practices
  
• Support development of central stock inventory and establishment of central store with the In Charge of this activity including ordering and follow-up