Genomic Scientist
Garvan Institute of Medical Research · Sydney, New South Wales, AU
The Deveson Lab aims to develop, adopt, optimise and validate new technologies and methods to address unsolved challenges in genomic medicine.
Job description
The Deveson Lab aims to develop, adopt, optimise and validate new technologies and methods to address unsolved challenges in genomic medicine. We are leading a groundbreaking project that aims to develop and clinically implement new methods for the diagnosis of patients with inherited diseases, using cutting-edge long-read sequencing technologies. The project will be delivered in partnership with the Sydney Local Health District’s Institute of Precision Medicine and Bioinformatics (IPM&B) and is funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). THE OPPORTUNITY: We’re looking for an experienced Genomic Scientist to lead the clinical implementation of long-read sequencing tests for inherited diseases. This will be a hands-on laboratory position involving preparation of patient DNA samples, analysis with long-read sequencing instruments from Oxford Nanopore and/or PacBio, and interpretation of results. Additional duties will include the generation of clinical reports and general laboratory administrative tasks. The successful candidate will receive training and supervision from expert staff in the Deveson Lab at Garvan. They will also work within IPM&B diagnostic labs at Royal Prince...