Sequencing Specialists

28 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

Department

Core Facilities Office of the Provost

Research Field

Neurosciences
Chemistry
Environmental science
Technology
Biological sciences
Pharmacological sciences
Medical sciences
Anthropology
Ethics in health sciences
Agricultural sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Japan

Application Deadline

30 Sep 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

See description

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project]
* Background of the recruitment and description of the project
The OIST Core Facilities contribute to research and education by providing excellent common research facilities and research support services for the researchers and students at OIST.

The Sequencing Section (SQC) within the Core Facilities provides sequencing services using high-throughput sequencers, also known as next-generation sequencers (NGS) and single molecule sequencers, in multiple applications to 30 research units. The samples are not only from model organisms but also from a wide range of non-model organisms, from wildlife species to bacteria. Currently, the section has the following high-throughput sequencers: Illumina NovaSeqX, Illumina MiSeq, Illumina NextSeq1000, PacBio Revio, Oxford Nanopore MinION, and Oxford Nanopore PromethION. In addition, the section owns capillary sequencers, real-time PCR, pulsed-field gel electrophoresis system, automatic DNA/RNA extraction system, automated electrophoresis system etc., for common use.

The OIST Sequencing Section seeks a highly motivated and team-oriented technical staff to expand the university's sequencing capability. The principal responsibility of the positions will be to support OIST researchers with sequencing needs by providing consultation on experimental protocols, accepting DNA, RNA, and various tissue samples, preparing libraries, operating the latest sequencers, and submitting collected data to requestors. Experienced Specialist will also be required to assist the management of the Section. In addition to the sequencing services, the position is also required work on common equipment management.
https://groups.oist.jp/sqc

[Work content and job description]
Support OIST researchers in sequencing to include:
-Provide consultation to researchers on experimental protocols and sequencing strategies based on their research purposes.
-Accept and prepare DNA, RNA and various tissue samples for sequencing library
-Operate the latest DNA sequencers and submit collected data to researchers
Collect and share the latest IT and sequencing trends with section members to improve the Section’s service quality.
Carry out routine cleaning and maintenance of sequencers and tools within the sequencing facility.
Other related duties as assigned by the Sequencing Section Leader.
Standardization of the existing experimental protocols.
Networking with external specialists for improvement and enhancement of the Section’s operations.
Spearheaded a selection of new equipment and reagents.
For experienced Specialist, improvement of existing work processes and proposals, development, and implementation of new operating workflows.

* Assigned department
Existing departments

[Work location]
* Address
904-0495 Okinawa 1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology

[Number of hired]
Number of hired:2 person(s)

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

[Compensation]
Annual salary:4 million yen - 6 million yen
Working hours:09:00-17:30
Break time:12:00-13:00
Employment type:Contract employee
Contract period:Nontenured
Contract period description:Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 3-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed.
Probationary period:Probationary period present
Probationary period description:Contract initially with 3-month probationary period (inclusive)

[Various systems]
Pay increase system:available
Transportation expenses:available
Retirement age:available

[Insurance]
Employees' Health Insurance:available
Employees' Pension Insurance:available
Worker's accident insurance:available
Employment insurance:available

[Measures for preventing passive smoking at the workplace]

[Supplementary explanation of compensation]
Relocation, housing and commuting allowances
Annual paid leave and summer holidays
Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid)
Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin)
Worker's accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
Access to Child Development Center
Access to Schooling Options
Language Education
Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

Country

Japan

City

Okinawa

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jrecin.jst.go.jp/seek/SeekJorDetail?fn=0&ln=1&id=D124031293&ln_jor=1

Contact

City

Okinawa

STATUS: EXPIRED