[Coral-List] Open position for a lab technician at KAUST

[Manuel ARANDA]

Dear fellow coral-listers,

I'd like to advertise an open position for a lab technician at the Red Sea
Research Center in KAUST. We're looking for someone experienced in NGS
library prep and molecular biology techniques to support center research.
For more information please see the job posting below. Interested
applicants can directly apply through the KAUST website
https://careers.kaust.edu.sa/job/Laboratory-Technician/581053601/?locale=en_US

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Date: Jan 19, 2020

Location: Saudi Arabia

Company: King Abdullah University of Science & Technology

Position Summary:

To provide Laboratory Technician support to the center affiliated PIs and
center funded projects. The daily tasks include interactions with diverse
researchers and preparation of Next Generation Sequencing libraries for
modern sequencing platforms (e.g., Illumina).



Major Responsibilities:

   - Able to collaborate in an international framework with a team-oriented
   work ethic.
   -  Sample preparation, quantification, and quality control
   - Generate high quality sequencing libraries (e.g., PE, RNAseq,
   bisulfite, and amplicon Illumina libraries)
   - Quality assessment of libraries
   - Participate on lab related projects and training as assigned
   - Analyze process procedures and provide feedback for their optimization
   and
   - Consult on research projects with our in-house sequencing core facility
   - Document processes and improvements to methods
   - Develop, assess, and adapt new technologies, protocols, and software
   - Perform and assist RSRC members with standard molecular biology
   methods (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, WB, IHC, etc.)
   - Conduct and support molecular biological analyses as needed
   - Report quarterly on jobs completed



Competencies:

   - Solid knowledge and handling skills of molecular biology background.
   -  Strong problem-solving skills.
   - Provide basic equipment/facility/computational training to users
   - Be able to develop and write SOPs
   - Be well versed in general laboratory skills such as following safety
   procedures and SOPs, neatness, documentation, following written methods and
   instructions from the supervisor.
   -  Have solid written and oral communication skills in English



Qualifications and Experience:

   - Bachelor of Science/Engineering with Molecular Biology, Biotechnology,
   or related field with laboratory experience
   - Master of Science/Engineering preferred
   - Total of 5 years experience, in which 3 years with NGS library
   preparation (preferably Illumina) Preferred: Prior work experience as a
   molecular laboratory technician
   - Experience in working in a molecular laboratory
   - Preparation of Next Generation Sequencing libraries for modern
   sequencing platforms (e.g., Illumina).

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Cheers,
Manuel
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Manuel Aranda Lastra
Associate Professor
Coral Symbiomics Lab
Red Sea Research Center
Building 2, 2216, 4700 KAUST
Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Mobile: +966 544700661
https://coralsymbiomics.kaust.edu.sa
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