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Job Tite/Designation
Assistant Research Officer -Genomics and Bioinformatics
Key Responsibilities:
- •Optimize and troubleshoot diagnostics and genome sequencing protocols for a range of pathogens of public health importance.
- •Assemble pathogen genomes derived from next generation sequencers based on targeted or metagenomics methods.
- •Undertake phylogenetic analyses, produce reports and leading writing of new scientific manuscripts.
- •Develop and maintain SOPs, Laboratory Analytical Plans and sample management.
- •Run laboratory assays as per the developed SOPS and protocols.
- •Receive, process and store samples according to set SOPS.
- •Establish and maintain a clean database for collected samples.
- •Organise sample shipment to collaborating institutes and labs where applicable.
- •Compile and analyses data collected from laboratory assays.
- •Comply with all laid down Quality Management System (QMS) guidelines/ standards/ SOPs.
- •Comply with all health and safety guidelines; and
- •Participate in assigned activities including journal clubs and seminars.
