The primary function of this position is to perform day-to-day molecular lab activities required for SNP testing. This position also needs to communicate with QC team members and with internal stakeholders (Supply chain Planning, Production team) for sample shipments & results coordination. 

A.      Laboratory operations

In charge & responsible for carrying out daily lab activities as below:

·  Sample management - Seed & Leaf Sampling, Buffer preparations, sample storage.

·  Perform routinely DNA extraction and q-PCR assays.

·  Data analysis, results interpretation & updating in LIMS within stipulated Turn Around Time.

·  To troubleshoot the errors occurred during experiments.

B.      Laboratory Innovations

·  To involve in different process improvements for cost reduction, process time reduction, to increase per day lab capacity etc.

·  Supporting in preparation of Standard Operating Procedures.

·  Work with regional QC teams for molecular test improvements on local and regional project.

C.       Laboratory maintenance 

Laboratory maintenance responsibilities include, but are not limited to,

·  Maintain Functionality of lab equipment & troubleshoot the equipment problems in coordination with service

   engineers.

·  Maintain the lab records.

·  Maintain inventories of reagents, other supplies & communicates with company representative on purchases  

   & Quotations.

OTHER DUTIES THAT MAY BE ASSIGNED

·       Work closely with QA relays for documents and record maintenance

·       Participate in local QC meetings, prioritization meeting and coordinate with IEF, GOT and SHT team

·       Work with safety manager on different safety aspects & ensure safety of the team

·       Hands on experience in seed and leaf sampling, DNA Extraction, PCR, data interpretation.

·       Comprehensive knowledge in other genetic purity testing methods.

·       Proficient in MS office, mainly in Excel skills.

·       Soft skills: curious, rigorous, analytic, and methodic.

·       Process oriented, agile, and self-motivation are essential for this position

·       Good interpersonal skills, communication skills, team leader.

·       Ability to learn new techniques quickly.