Researcher at KEMRI Wellcome Trust

REPORTS TO:

• Biobank fellow
• Head of labs.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:

• Administration of core sequencing related funds.
• Management of any independent project funding awarded.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Day-to-day activities of the high throughput NGS facility, operate and monitor the performance of the MiSeq and Oxford Nanopore NGS platforms.
• Optimize protocols for preparing NGS libraries for targeted, whole genome and transcriptome, shotgun and 16s metagenomics sequencing applied to the MiSeq and Oxford Nanopore DNA sequencing platforms.
• Manage, plan and forecast inventory for the NGS facility.
• Propose and develop new approaches for efficient sequencing of biological specimens.
• Work with scientist and students on sequencing needs arising from research work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in molecular biology, genome sciences, biochemistry, cellular biology, or a related field.
• Strong background in molecular biology ability to work independently, and outstanding communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience in NGS library preparation, sequencing and data analysis is essential.
• Experience in infectious tropical disease genetics and advanced computing knowledge is desirable

COMPETENCIES:

• Keen interest in research
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision