Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital Jobs – MSc, BSc Genomics Apply
Junior Scientific Officer (Molecular Pathology & Genomics)
Job No.: TECH 09
Department: Support Staff and Tech
Location: Mumbai
Work Experience: 1 – 5 Years
Qualification: B.Sc. / M.Sc.
Description:
Routine:
- Ensure proper processing and analysis of Next Generation Sequencing test samples as per Standard Operating Procedure guidelines and as requested by the clinicians.
- Be alert to the functioning of Next Generation Sequencing tests/samples analyzed as per the accreditation requirements of NABL and CAP to achieve the highest quality standards.
- Ensure all Next Generation Sequencing tests/samples are analyzed as per the accreditation requirements of NABL and CAP to achieve the highest quality standards.
- Ensure that computational resources of the sequencing facility are maintained with a regular back-up process according to the set protocol.
- Standardize and optimize the Next Generation Sequencing data analysis pipeline to work without any interventions.
- Ensure that TAT is maintained by timely preparation and release of reports and that critical reports are provided to the relevant personnel in a timely manner.
- Keep track of Software/Database and place orders/renew licenses as per requirements.
- Outsourcing of tests that are not performed in-house to appropriate laboratories and timely dispatch of reports.
- Maintain a high level of confidence in the test results. Identify new sequencing tests to be added and ensure proper standardization and validation of these test analyses and results.
Quality:
- Ensure that all quality control activities are performed as per recommended ACMG/CAP standards and cross-check with expected values to meet benchmarks.
- Understand and comply with the laboratory Quality Control and Quality Assurance policies and procedures for Bioinformatics Analysis.
Equipment Maintenance:
- Ensure up-keep of Computational Facility by performing daily, weekly, and periodic maintenance procedures so that all data/software/database remain operational and ready for use.
- Update and maintain the maintenance logbook and monitor maintenance schedules, ensuring the computer facility is available during servicing and breakdowns.
Patient Management:
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Attend to all patient queries and complaints and solve them.
- Be sensitive to the patient’s needs and perform duties to their utmost satisfaction.
- Coordinate activities between patients, laboratory, and clinicians.
Training:
- Keep yourself updated on the latest developments in the Sequencing and Bioinformatics field.
- Provide practical training to small groups within your area of expertise.
Periodic:
- Look after the general upkeep and maintenance requirements of the Computational Facility and Bioinformatics analysis.
- Update analyzing methodology and revise SOP to keep pace with changing technology.
Administrative:
- Prepare documents as required for audits and accreditation.
- Control the computational inventory management and documentation.
- Coordinate with the purchase department to ensure there is no stock-out situation.
Occasional: Troubleshoot pipelines/software as and when required.
General:
- Interact in a professional manner with doctors, nurses, and other personnel.
- Undertake all other duties at a comparable level of responsibility as required from time to time.
- Demonstrate responsibility, accountability, and high levels of independence while following the department’s protocols and procedures.
- Keep a record of attendance for attendants and cleaners daily, and communicate any form of absence according to the department’s absence reporting procedure.
- Take up any additional responsibility as directed by HOD or Lab Manager.
- Report any disciplinary issues to the HOD and Laboratory Manager.
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