Job Description
MiRXES is a Singapore-headquartered molecular diagnostic company with R&D, manufacturing, and clinical lab operations in Singapore, USA, Japan, and China. We specialize in microRNA technologies and the development, manufacturing, and provision of diagnostic test kits and clinical services.
Job Location: Neuros
Job Summary
The clinical lab is looking for Research Officer to support ultra-high throughput sequencing projects, such as precision medicine and population genomics. The ideal candidate would be well-rounded with molecular biology techniques and have a passion for implementing state-of-art technologies to serve the general population.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Receive trainings on ultra-high throughput NGS sequencing workflows
- Perform sample QC, prepare sequencing libraries, and perform ultra-high throughput sequencing
- Analyze sequencing data and report results in a timely manner.
- Assist in troubleshooting and ensuring proper documentation of all processes
- Interact with bioinformaticians and evaluate bioinformatics output
- Maintain lab equipment & documentation in accordance with quality requirements.
- Supervise and train junior staff
- Other ad-hoc projects as required
- May need to perform shift duties as required
Desired Skills and Competencies:
- Degree in Life Sciences or a related field
- Diploma in Life Sciences or a related field with 1 year working experience
- Meticulous attention to detail is the key
- Hand-on experience with NGS technologies is highly desirable.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Have a positive, proactive, can-do attitude
- Keen to learn and good team player
- Comfortable with shift work is a plus.
This position is based in Singapore.
We appreciate your interest in the above-mentioned position, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Key Skills
Sample QC
Lab equipment documentation
Ultra-high throughput sequencing
NGS sequencing workflows
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