Key Responsibilities
- Receiving and logging in of samples brought to the ILRI laboratories for high throughput genomic analysis
- Performing Bioinformatic analysis of sequence data generated from the genomic platform
- Creating and regularly updating a clinical database for logging in results
- Prepare sequencing library for samples to be sequenced at the genomic platform
- Create a searchable sequence database for pathogen genome analysis and variant calling
- Reporting results to the lead scientist for quality checks
- Prepare training materials and participate in training workshops for genomic and bioinformatic capacity building at the Institute
Requirements
- Bachelor of science in molecular biology, computer science, data management, genomics or relevant field
- 2 years’ relevant experience in high throughput genomic science and data analysis
- Experience in high throughput genomics data analysis
- Experience working in a laboratory setting
- Experience in developing genomic analysis pipelines and developing analysis scripts using python, R, or perl
- Ability to communicate effectively, work independently and work productively in a multidisciplinary, multicultural team
- Strong English language skills, both written and spoken
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