GENOMICS LABORATORY SPECIALIST I

DEVELOPMENTAL GENETICS (Sec)-R | External Job

Masters various techniques relevant to ongoing research projects. Performs experiments in an independent manner; collects, prepares, analyses specimens or conduct animal studies; calculates and evaluates results; maintains efficient operation of the laboratory such as laboratory inventory, organization and orders; keeps up-to-date of current publications relative to methods within area of research; and provides supervision and guidance to students and junior technical staff

Key responsibilities

• Runs wide variety of scientific experiments and research projects.
• Evaluates and interprets data and provides results to support publication.
• Assists in the preparation and writing of research reports, manuscripts, and papers for presentation and publication.
• Searches literature, utilizing all available resources, regarding new methodology and designs experiments accordingly.
• Responsible for general laboratory organization and maintenance, and supply ordering. Follows all laboratory safety rules and regulations.
• Develops and implements research quality control procedures.
• Provides assistance to other laboratory team members as directed by the Supervisor.
• Follows all Organization's related Policies and Procedures.
• Participates in self and others' education, training and development, as applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other responsibilities

• ? Evidence of excellent level of technical, communication and computer skills and accomplishments that need to be described and scored by immediate supervisor in the Scientific Scoring Form.
• ? Evidence of publications as a co-author.
• ? Evidence of mentoring ability and supervisory skills to trainees, and junior technical staff.? Proof of working knowledge in safety measures such as biological, radiological, and/or chemical in form of certificates. If not available, then a letter from the immediate supervisor stating the candidate working knowledge in the relevant field.

Experience

• Four (4) years of relevant experience with Master's Degree or six (6) years with Bachelor's Degree is required.