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We are a world class diagnostics and research-intensive institute. We deliver clinical diagnostics, genetic counselling, teaching and R&D of the highest quality. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Introduction

An exciting series of opportunities have arisen for 5 positions within our R&D and diagnostics divisions. They are as follows:

1. Senior Research Fellow (Patient-parent trio WES in infertile males)

A position of a senior research fellow has opened to work within our R&D department team. This is a senior position for the recently funded project by the Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission on detecting the role of de novo mutations and discovery of novel genes associated with severe form of male infertility using whole exome sequencing in patient-parent trios.

You will play a key role in conducting molecular genetics lab work and liaise with the PI and co-Is of the project. You will have the opportunity to work with various techniques that are part and parcel of a molecular genetics and computational biology lab. You will also have the opportunity to teach visiting students about genetics and pursue a PhD degree.

You shall have either recently graduated with a PhD in genetics (specifically medical genetics/ applied genetics/ translational genetics/ infertility genetics/ molecular genetics) or have a minimum of 2 years of post MSc work experience in a diagnostics or R&D lab. You will support the conduct of ongoing clinical and R&D activities within the institute.

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2. Senior Research Fellow (ONT Long read sequencing in ASD patients)

A position of a senior research fellow has opened to work within our R&D department team. This is a senior position for the recently funded project by the Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission on detecting complex structural variants using Oxford Nanopore based long-read sequencing technology and its role in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

You will play a key role in conducting molecular genetics lab work and liaise with the PI and co-Is of the project. You will have the opportunity to work with various techniques that are part and parcel of a molecular genetics and computational biology lab. You will also have the opportunity to teach visiting students about genetics and pursue a PhD degree.

You shall have either recently graduated with a PhD in genetics (specifically medical genetics/ applied genetics/ translational genetics/ autism genetics/ molecular genetics) or have a minimum of 2 years of post MSc work experience in a diagnostics or R&D lab. You will support the conduct of ongoing clinical and R&D activities within the institute.

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You can apply for the advertised position by clicking here. Application portal will be open till Tuesday 3rd May, 2022 12 noon.

3. Laboratory Research Fellow

An exciting position of a research fellow has opened to work within our clinical diagnostics department, especially molecular genetics team.

You will play a key role in conducting molecular genetics and molecular cytogenetics genetics lab work and liaise with the clinical diagnostics heads. You will have the opportunity to work with various techniques and sample types that are part and parcel of a clinical genetics lab.

You shall have atleast 1 year of post MSc work experience in a diagnostics or R&D lab with a sound knowledge of cytogenetics and molecular genetics. You will support the conduct of ongoing clinical and R&D activities within the institute.

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You can apply for the advertised position by clicking here. Application portal will be open till Tuesday 3rd May, 2022 12 noon.

4. Junior Accounts Officer

A position of a junior accounts officer has opened to work within our accounting and finance department team. You will play a key role in conducting day to day accounting and finance related work within our institution.

You shall have atleast 1 year of post BCom work experience in industry. You will support ongoing accounts and finance related activities at the institute.

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You can apply for the advertised position by clicking here. Application portal will be open till Tuesday 3rd May, 2022 12 noon.

5. Personal Assistant to the Director

A position of a personal assistant to the Director has opened to work within our team. You will play a key role in conducting, communicating and arranging day to day activities occuring within our institution with the Directors.

You shall have atleast 1 year of post BSc work experience in the biotechnology industry.

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You can apply for the advertised position by clicking here. Application portal will be open till Tuesday 3rd May, 2022 12 noon.