Project Technical Support-III

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities Your primary responsibility will be to integrate with the existing laboratory workflow and maintain good (a) Identifying patients eligible for the study (b) Check availability of samples from biobank (c) Isolation and Quality Control of DNA and RNA required for the RADICAL workflow (d) Active participation in library preparation and optimisation of the high-throughput workflows that (e) Proper documentation of regular experiments carried out and troubleshooting if required. (f) Participation in SOP preparation and helping out with preparation of annual reports. (g) Basic data analysis skills Minimum required qualifications/experience (ICMR Guidelines) 1. Three Years Graduate in relevant subject/field + three years experience Post-Graduate in relevant subject/field 2. For Engineering/IT/CS- First Class Four Years Graduate Degree + Three Years Experience. Desired qualifications/experience (a) M.Sc. (with 1-2 years of experience) in Biological Sciences with expertise in Molecular Biology and (b) Expertise in DNA extraction, qPCR, Sanger Sequencing, NGS library preparation and sequencing using (c) Soft skills: MS Office, Excel, Laboratory and clinical data documentation, Data analysis tools using R packages, PRISM, SPSS etc. (preferable) (a) Integrity, motivation, enthusiasm, responsibility and reliability (b) Focus and commitment in carrying out tasks and duties (c) Critical analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of independent work (d) Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Knowledge/ Aptitude/Skills, Requirements Essential / desirable a. Integrity b. Flexibility c. Motivated d. Committed e. Willing to learn new skills f. Works as part of a team g. Receptive to new ideas h. Capable of independent work & to an agreed plan i. Good time management j. Organized, able to prioritize responsibilities k. Works to high technical and Essential i. Essential 2. Education / Qualifications M.Sc. in Biological Science (1-4 yrs experience) 3. Experience a. Good laboratory practice b. DNA and RNA technology c. Library preparation for sequencing d. Handling Illumina sequencer a. Essential b. Essential c. Desirable d. Desirable Application form CV Interview & References 4. Skills and ability a. Critical thinking b. Problem solving skills c. Readiness to evaluate, develop and test new approaches and strategies d. Mentoring junior team members a. Essential b. Essential c. Essential d. Desirable