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- Maintain a robust workflow for genomic sequencing of enteric and respiratory viruses using the lllumina platforms and Oxford Nanopore Technologies.
- Perform data analyses and report generation of whole genome and metagenomic sequencing of viral pathogens.
- Ability to understand and troubleshoot NGS-related activities to produce intelligible and interpretable data.
- Continuous improvement of NGS workflows, including library generation, sequencing using lllumina MiSeq, NextSeq2000 platforms, Oxford Nanopore Technology, and library QC and bioinformatic analyses.
- Development of innovative solutions for sequencing and molecular biology challenges.
- Identify relevant bioinformatic tools and develop optimal bioinformatic workflows for data analyses.
- Closely collaborate and promptly communicate with stakeholders and cross-functional teammates, actively contributing to the discovery of the next generation of biologics drugs and the development of new platform technologies.
- Train and mentor students and junior scientific staff on relevant workflows and data analyses.
- Present data at team meetings to internal and external stakeholders.
- Generate, organise, and maintain meticulous records on all conducted experiments using Electronic Lab Notebook and generate SOPs.
- Applies scientific and/or technical skills and functional knowledge to conduct experiments/research/ studies in assigned areas.
- A PhD in Virology on NQF Level 10.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an academic setting focused on relevant activities around Next Generation Sequencing.
- Significant experience in conducting research on whole genome and metagenomic characterization of enteric and respiratory viruses, with a track record.
- Minimum of two (2) years hands-on experience preparing sequencing libraries on automated liquid handlers (preferably Hamilton NGS Star and Perkin Elmer Zypher automated workstations).
- Experience in generating sequencing data on the lllumina MiSeq, lllumina NextSeq 2000, and Oxford Nanopore platforms.
- A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals in the field of virology.
- Minimum of three publications as first author and at least 10 as co-author.
- Strong foundation in molecular biology techniques, including nucleic acid extraction, DNA and RNA purification and quantification, PCR, RT-PCR.
- Familiarity with bioinformatics data analysis.
- A proven record of local and international conference presentations
- Experience with handling clients genomic service request, data compilation and report.
- Experience in formal supervision of postgraduate students.
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