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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