KEMRI Need Assistant Research Officer -Genomics and Bioinformatics

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.

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