Research Associate

Find your next role with MedGenome Labs Ltd. We are the market leader in clinical genomic space in India and offers a comprehensive rangeof diagnostic servicesto doctors and researchers. We operate the largest CAP accredited Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) lab in Southeast Asia housing cutting-edge genome sequencing platforms. MedGenome is the founding member of GenomeAsia 100K, an initiative to sequence 100,000 Genomes in Asia.

We have an exciting opportunity for the position of Research Associate in New Delhi location. It is a full time and work from office opportunity.

Skills and Experience Required :

• 2+ years of experience in Extraction of nucleic acids (DNA / RNA) from biological materials including prenatal samples
• Performing QC for nucleic acids
• Processing samples for fragment analysis based tests – MCC and Aneuploidy (QF-PCR) & repeat nucleotide disorders.
• Processing samples for Sanger (Single variant & Prenatal) and MLPA based tests.
• Analysis, interpretation and reporting for MCC, QF-PCR, Sanger & MLPA data.
• Processing samples for NGS libraries and sequencing.
• Updating LIMS & MIS properly to ensure seamless workflow.
• Maintaining inventory while giving timely updates and ensuring the lab is in order
• Ensuring documentation of worksheets and methodical filling of all log sheets which include instrument log sheets and process related google sheets.
• Coordinating with the managers for sample processing, QC checks, documentations and maintaining turnaround time in each step of the process
• Taking part in CAP and other accreditation affairs. Follow CAP related activities and CAP compliance in the workplace
• Strictly adhere to lab Quality Processes and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Training new joiners in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and lab workflows
• Maintain cordial working relationship with everyone in the company
• Test optimization where required and any other responsibilities assigned by the Manager / Company.
• Maintaining a cordial working relationship with everyone in the company

Educational Qualification :

Masters in Human Genetics or Biotechnology or relevant studies.

If you are interested in this position, please click the APPLY NOW button for immediate employment consideration. We regret that due to volume of response, we can only contact initial successful applicants. If you have not heard from us within 7 days, then your application has been unsuccessful.