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
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