Research Investigator

EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.

Preferred: Master's degree in one of the natural sciences or related field. 

EXPERIENCE:
Required: Five years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. With preferred degree, three years of required experience.

 Preferred: 
The ideal candidate will:
* Have a working knowledge and 3-5 years’ experience with sequencing-based technologies (Illumina/PacBio/Oxford Nanopore) is required.
* Basic molecular biology and microbiology techniques, such as bacterial isolation and culture, PCR, DNA/RNA/protein extraction, cloning, recombineering, is required.
* Experience in scientific programming/scripting for analysis of DNA/RNA sequencing data is required.
* Highly-motivated individual interested in a career in biological research or medicine, with a keen interest in sequencing-based technologies
* Technically meticulous when conducting experiments
* Highly organized in record-keeping
* Independent, intellectually passionate and able to display scientific initiative
* Excellent teamwork, time management and organizational skills
* Ability to work independently in a dynamic and results-oriented environment
* Ability to meet deadlines and multitask efficiently is a must

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