Job Summary
The Research Specialist II - Clinical Genomics Laboratory performs routine and moderately complex scientific laboratory technical work, selecting and applying laboratory procedures and techniques to assignments with clear, specific objectives. Assignments may require investigation of a number of variables and complex features. S/he works with general supervision. The incumbent is required to exercise judgment in making technical decisions related to delegated tasks and escalating complex issues.
Key Role Accountabilities
Clinical activities performed:
- Collaborates with the Clinical Pathology Genetic division and Research Bioinformatics teams to implement Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) which includes Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) and Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) for clinical services.
- Performs WES and WGS on clinical/patient samples and ensures quality assurance is practiced although out the procedures.
- Clinical activity varies based on projects and workloads, the time spent on Clinical related tasks is 40% or more which comprised both laboratory and administrative tasks.
Research activities performed:
- Basic and complex research activities related to the above clinical activities.
- Other basic and complex research activities related to biomedical science.
In line to perform the activities just described s/he will be also accountable for the following:
- Contributes to the delivery of departmental goals, through personal effort in own work area.
- Makes recommendations to the Investigator regarding improvements in methods and processes.
- Works under general supervision, performs all routine lab procedures, and associated responsibilities, as dictated by the workload in the rostered area.
- Solves moderately complex problems and performs a specific variety of technical assignments within broader projects.
- Modifies practices and techniques in routine situations to perform duties, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results.
- Contributes to ongoing research projects in the laboratory that include taking measurements and recording observations, collecting, compiling and processing data.
- Assists in procurement of additional/new funding through contributions to technical proposal preparation and/or presentations.
- Trains junior lab technical staff in basics of research workflow.
- Adheres to lab SOPs and performs quality control checks.
- Makes recommendations to the line manager regarding planning of short- and long- term projects and perform the research associated to the agreed goals.
- May propose technical solution for end users’ experimental requests.
- Stays current with literature in ongoing and proposed research projects.
- Assesses lab inventory and orders supplies when needed.
- Writes manuscripts and presents novel research and techniques to research group.
- Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
- Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values
In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills - Selection Criteria
ESSENTIAL PREFERRED Education Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology or relevant field Master’s Degree in Biotechnology or relevant field
Experience 3+ years of experience in research laboratory environment and or clinical laboratories.
Practical experience in genomics experimental settings
Hands-on experience in high-throughput genomics platforms
Previous experience of working in a Core Facility laboratory setting
Experience in clinical pathology laboratories accredited by CAP or ISO15189
Certification and Licensure Eligibility for Licensure in the State of Qatar
License recognized in Qatar, UK, EU, US, or Canada.
Job Specific Skills and Abilities Demonstrated functional knowledge and laboratory experience in relevant field.
Evidence of ongoing continual development and personal development.
Demonstrated strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of genomics workflows, research equipment and environmental safety and accident prevention measures.
Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Sidra Medicine a healthy population is essential to a strong, prosperous society, and throughout 2020, Sidra continued to provide uninterrupted comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people; and exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women, previously unavailable in Qatar and the region.” – H.H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation
Sidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. This high-tech facility is home to world-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources.
