FHI 360, an international NGO, requests applications from the qualified individuals for working as short-term and long-term consultants for an anticipated COVID-19 Emergency Response under Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) Nepal with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in coordination with Ministry of Health Population (MoHP). The period for this assignment is from May to October 2021 with possibility of extension. These positions are subject to approval of COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan and availability of funding.

In addition to the specific qualifications and requirements outlined below in each position, prospective candidates in all positions should have ability to perform multiple tasks, and to work under pressure with additional time and efforts in emergency/crisis situation independently and proactively.

FHI 360, an international NGO, requests applications from the qualified individuals for working as short-term and long-term consultants for an anticipated COVID-19 Emergency Response under Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) Nepal with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in coordination with Ministry of Health Population (MoHP). The period for this assignment is from May to October 2021 with …

Microbiologist/Molecular Biologist for Genome Sequencing

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Basic Job Information

Job Category	:	Healthcare / Pharma / Biotech / Medical / R&D
Job Level	:	Mid Level
No. of Vacancy/s	:	[ 1 ]
Employment Type	:	Full Time
Job Location	:	Kathmandu, Nepal
Offered Salary	:	Negotiable
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	May. 07, 2021 17:00 (2 years, 11 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Graduate (Masters)
Experience Required	:	Not Required
Professional Skill Required	:	Communication Multitasking Time Management Interpersonal Skills

Other Specification

Qualifications and Requirements

Master’s degree in Microbiology/Molecular biology
Experience on molecular testing including RT -PCR, automated DNA/RNA extraction system
Experience in implementation of Laboratory quality management system in the molecular laboratory
Exposure on genomic sequencing would be of advantage
Prior work experience in COVID-19 laboratory would be an advantage

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure adherence to the SOPs/protocols on genomic sequencing in the unit.
Accept and prepare DNA/ RNA samples for sequencing library
Operate the DNA sequencers as per SOP/protocols
Record, analyses and submit collected data to the Unit In charge
Perform genome sequencing
Carry out routine cleaning and maintenance of sequencers and tools within the sequencing facility

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