Molecular Biology Scientist

Key Responsibilities

Perform  cell-free nucleic acids extraction from clinical plasma specimens, whole blood, and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue

Work under manager supervision to plan and conduct hands-on laboratory experiments independently

Design, execute and analyze methods optimizing methylation sequencing workflows

Analyze data, evaluate results, form conclusions, and determine future experiments
Collaborate closely with molecular biology and bioinformatics groups to evaluate and identify potential parameters that may impact sequencing performance
Execute high-throughput sequencing operations on the AXELIOS 1 sequencer within a core laboratory environment
Keep detailed records of all experiments and project-related information

The successful candidate should have:
A background in molecular biology and human disease related fields

Good understanding of NGS library preparation, targeted enrichment, and sequencing
Ability to work well in teams and across disciplines

Excellent written and oral communication skills

The candidate should be passionate and self-motivated with a strong desire to acquire on-the-job training

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