Genome Analyst

Lifecell; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifecell in Chennai, India seeks a Molecular Genetics department professional to oversee laboratory activities and ensure high-quality reporting. You will manage rosters, contribute to method development, and support continual improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong knowledge of Whole Exome Sequencing, variant filtering concepts, and privacy standards handling clinical data. Training and governance ensure safe, compliant operations in a fast-paced lab.

Qualifications

• Masters in Human Genetics or related field with strong project or internship exposure.
• Solid theoretical or internship exposure to Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) and basic variant filtering concepts.
• Quick learner with understanding of genomic data handling and privacy standards.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for all activities conducted in the department.
• Prepare and review all laboratory reports and ensure accuracy.
• Manage duty rosters and ensure staff attend as scheduled.
• Contribute to development of new and existing techniques.
• Participate in quality and continual improvement in Molecular Genetics.
• Perform testing and verify critical values before release.
• Suggest corrective and preventive actions and implement them.
• Train subordinates on policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to occupational safety and health procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in all processes.
• Test infectious disease samples per defined procedures.
• Follow testing policies per public health reporting procedures for suspect/confirmed cases.
• Follow preventive measures to minimize safety risks.
• Check IPC and PPE availability and proper disposal workflows.
• Inform supervisors if stress or mental health support is needed.
• Report adverse findings to Manager/Senior Manager.
• In the absence of Team Leader, seniors will cover duties.
• Any other work assigned by superior.

Skills

Whole Exome Sequencing (WES)

Variant filtering concepts

Genomic data handling

Education

Masters in Human Genetics

Masters in Molecular Biology

Masters in Bioinformatics

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. To be responsible for all the activities conducted in the department.

2. Responsible for all the reports generated by the laboratory.

3. To manage duty roasters and ensure staff attend duties as per the schedule.

4. To work on the development of new and existing techniques.

5. To take part in quality improvement, continual improvement in the Molecular Genetics department.

6. To perform testing, verification of all critical / alert values before releasing.

7. Suggesting corrective and preventive action, implementation of the corrective and preventive action.

8. To train the subordinates on policies and procedures.

9. To ensure and monitor the employees to follow the established occupational safety and health procedures.

10. To maintain the patient confidentiality.

11. To test the highly infectious disease samples as per the procedure defined.

12. To follow the testing policies and procedures laid down based on public health reporting procedures of suspect and confirmed cases.

13. To follow the preventive and precautionary measures to minimize the occupational safety health risks.

14. To check availability of IPC and PPE and ensure to follow the procedures of wearing and disposal of the used materials.

15. To inform the reporting authority if experiencing signs of undue stress or mental health challenges that require support interventions; and report to their immediate supervisor any situation in which they have reasonable justification.

16. To report on adverse reports/investigation to the Manager/Senior Manager.

17. In absence of Team Leader, the Senior Executive/Executive will be responsible and perform the activities and vice versa.

18. Any other work assigned by the superior from time to time.Note : considered as acknowledged after the receipt of mail.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: Masters in Human Genetics,Molecular Biology,Bioinformatics or Computational Biology,(with relevant academic projects or internships).
• Exome Foundations: Solid theoretical or internship-level exposure to Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) and basic variant filtering concepts.
• Adaptability & Privacy: Quick learner with a basic understanding of genomic data handling and an eagerness to learn clinical data privacy standards.