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Cambridge, Gb

Cambridge, Gb

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

- Managing of single cell service (10x Genomics) to CRUK CI as well as the wider Cambridge University and collaborative laboratories across The Cambridge Biomedical Campus- Daily duties involve experimental design meetings, single-cell sample receipt and processing, library preparation, LIMS curation, QC before sequencing on Illumina sequencers, troubleshooting and interaction with users of the services- Introduction of new methods and technologies to enhance the quality of research at… Show more - Managing of single cell service (10x Genomics) to CRUK CI as well as the wider Cambridge University and collaborative laboratories across The Cambridge Biomedical Campus- Daily duties involve experimental design meetings, single-cell sample receipt and processing, library preparation, LIMS curation, QC before sequencing on Illumina sequencers, troubleshooting and interaction with users of the services- Introduction of new methods and technologies to enhance the quality of research at the Institute- Contribution to teaching within the Institute includes training users on QC equipment in the CRUK CI as well as occasional theoretical introduction to single cell RNAseq methods during bioinformatical courses addressed to Cambridge University students Show less

Cambridge, United Kingdom

- Assist in providing the NGS service for users internal and external to the CRUK- Operation and troubleshooting of the Illumina next generation sequencing platforms including the NovaSeq, HiSeq and MiSeq under defined standard operating procedures (SOPs).- Accurately record work in an electronic lab management system (LIMs) according to SOPs.- RNA / DNA sample quality control, library preparation using standard kits from different suppliers, LIMS curation, data analysis of quality… Show more - Assist in providing the NGS service for users internal and external to the CRUK- Operation and troubleshooting of the Illumina next generation sequencing platforms including the NovaSeq, HiSeq and MiSeq under defined standard operating procedures (SOPs).- Accurately record work in an electronic lab management system (LIMs) according to SOPs.- RNA / DNA sample quality control, library preparation using standard kits from different suppliers, LIMS curation, data analysis of quality and interaction with users of the services (including training on QC equipment)- Processing of user supplied samples in a high throughput manner according to laboratory SOPs.- Assist in general running of the laboratory Show less

Cambridge, Uk

- designing, development and optimisation of FISH probes for commercial use- methods used on daily basis: extraction and purification of DNA, PCR amplification, fluorescence microscopy (including automated microscopic imaging)- FFPE bank management: tissue sectioning using microtome, optimisation of tissue pretreatment conditions for efficient FISH analysis, collecting data about samples- liaising with Production and Quality Control departments (experience in technology transfer… Show more - designing, development and optimisation of FISH probes for commercial use- methods used on daily basis: extraction and purification of DNA, PCR amplification, fluorescence microscopy (including automated microscopic imaging)- FFPE bank management: tissue sectioning using microtome, optimisation of tissue pretreatment conditions for efficient FISH analysis, collecting data about samples- liaising with Production and Quality Control departments (experience in technology transfer, troubleshooting, quality systems, risk assessment, SOP generating) Show less

Kraków, Woj. Małopolskie, Polska

- ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced- preparation specimens and samples (using Tullgren funnel and dissecting microscope)- arranging and maintaining all the records and administration of the laboratory- compiling research results for my senior colleagues (cladograms, tables)- researching databases for publications required by my senior colleagues

Kraków, Woj. Małopolskie, Polska

- maintaining, calibrating and operating standard laboratory equipment, for example centrifuges, pipetting machines and pH meters- preparation buffer solutions and chemical reagents- isolation, purification and amplification of DNA- cloning with plasmid vectors and further isolation and purification before sequencing

Kraków, Woj. Małopolskie, Polska

- Preparing blood samples for testing genetically determined or acquired hypercoagulability- Performing ELISA tests- Identification of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes mutation using sequencer- Diagnostics for hepatitis using Real-Time PCR- Maintaining endothelial cell cultures from umbilical cord vessels

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Biotechnology

Specialisation: Biotechnological analytics

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Biotechnology

Specialisation: Applied Biotechnology