Senior Genomics Technician
Applied Sciences, Aviation Jobs
- National Biotechnology Author…
- Expires 04 Nov 2022
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
The position of Senior Genomics Technician has arisen within the National Biotechnology Authority, and we hereby invite applications from suitably qualified individuals.
Duties and Responsibilities
•Developing Standard Operating Procedures SOPs for molecular
equipment.
•Facilitate the procurement of molecular equipment and
installations.
•Training other personnel equipment operation.
•Ensures that computerised systems are in place or are
functional.
• Providing general research support in the areas of evolutionary
genomics and genetics, including training of research staff and
students in common molecular biology methods.
•Providing support to research staff and students in the general
housekeeping of reagents, archiving samples, maintaining
freezers.
•Analysing bioinformatics using Geneious, QIIME and BioEdit.
•Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
•Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology.
•Specific Knowledge of principles of high throughout sequencing
and optical mapping, including the isolation and handling of
ultra-high molecular weight DNA.
•Experience of handling tissue and he isolation and QC of
nucleic acids.
•Computer literacy and working knowledge of bioinformatics and
statistics software such as STATA, SPSS, Geneious, QIIME.
•Ability to perform tasks with care is thorough and checks work
for accuracy and completeness.
•Strong attention to detail for repetitive tasks.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their applications and a detailed Curriculum Vitae to vacancies@nba.ac.zw not later than 04 November 2022, clearly labelled Senior Genomics Technician in the subject line.
