Job Description

Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe are seeking a Senior Technologist / MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) to join our team at Grafton Clinical Genomics (GCG), to provide Genomics Service focused on the development and implementation of systems required to deliver high end analyses through research, translational and clinical pathways, such as A Laboratory information Management System(LIMS).Key responsibilities in the role include:Providing expert input into the development and integration of a Laboratory Information Management System(LIMS) to ISO15189 standards.Operate and manage genomics laboratory equipment, and maintain protocols and lab manuals sufficient to meet the standard required.Oversee the integration of a project management system for complex genomic projects and equipment such as high throughput NGS sequencers.Provide specialist training and advice to enable users to access the facility’s research functions, supporting the collection, interpretation and management of complex data.Lead the development of equipment inventory and capability for the facility, providing substantial input to capex proposals and business cases relating to assigned equipment.Provide expert input to research project planning, working with academic stakeholders to co-develop experimental designs to best apply the facility’s capability to the research question.