NGS Specialist and Project Manager
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About this role
We are looking for a skilled and driven NGS Specialist & Project Manager to join our team. In this dual role, you will combine deep hands-on expertise in next-generation sequencing with the ability to lead and deliver complex sponsor projects from start to finish. If you thrive in a fast-paced scientific environment and take pride in both the quality of your lab work and the success of your projects, we look forward to hearing from you!
Responsibilities
- In this role, you will split your time between hands-on NGS work and project management - as comfortable leading a project as running an experiment.
- As NGS Specialist, you will:
- Support the Biomarker and LS team with practical and theoretical NGS expertise.
- Consult other Project Managers with NGS project planning as required.
- Advice and practically help Lab Scientists and Project Manager’s in NGS project conduct.
- Optimize and draft new SOP’s and Work Instructions as applicable in the area of NGS.
- Perform NGS experiments and assays following established protocols and SOPs.
- Conduct DNA/RNA extraction, quantification, and library construction using cutting-edge technologies.
- Troubleshoot and optimize NGS library preparation and construction.
- Take ownership of laboratory instrument operation, maintenance, calibration, and quality control.
- Analyze NGS data, including quality assessment, alignment, variant calling, and interpretation of genomic variations.
- Collaborate closely with bioinformaticians, laboratory scientists, and project managers to ensure seamless workflows and timely delivery of results.
- Assist in the development, optimization, and validation of NGS methods and workflows for genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic analysis.
- Generate scientific reports and present findings for internal teams and clients.
- Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records in line with quality standards and regulatory guidelines.
- Stay current with the latest advancements in NGS technologies and apply new knowledge to enhance