Research Specialist l

JOB SUMMARY

Recruiting a research specialist I with expertise in medical genomics as it is essential for advancing our pediatric neuroscience and rare disease research. Genomics plays a pivotal role in understanding the genetic underpinnings of neurological disorders, particularly in rare diseases where precise genetic insights can lead to targeted therapies. A dedicated junior scientist will contribute fresh perspectives, drive data analysis, and support the integration of genomic findings into our research. This position is critical for enhancing our program's ability to uncover novel genetic markers, ultimately improving diagnostics, treatment strategies and patient outcomes in pediatric precision medicine.

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 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.
• Stays current with literature in ongoing and proposed research projects.
• Assesses lab inventory and orders supplies when needed.
• 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

Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.

Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience in a research laboratory environment.

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 biomedical research, research equipment and environmental safety and accident prevention measures.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational 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.