Molecular Laboratory Scientist

Mahkota Medical Centre; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical centre in Malacca is seeking a full-time Molecular Laboratory Scientist/Bioinformatics Scientist/Genomic Curator. You will manage molecular testing specimens, conduct laboratory analysis, and collaborate with team members for accurate results. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics or a related field, with skills in NGS technology and data manipulation preferred. This role offers exposure to cancer genomes and is essential for laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Bioinformatic, Biomedical Sciences, Genetic Sciences or related field.
• Willingness to receive training in research studies.
• Basic knowledge of NGS technology and data formats preferred.
• Proficiency in coding and data manipulation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage genome curation platform for NGS data.
• Support processes for variant prioritisation.
• Assist in data mining and interpretation of genome results.
• Generate plots for presenting results.

Skills

Research studies willingness

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics or related discipline

Tools

NGS technology familiarity

Data-wrangling skills

Job description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Molecular Laboratory Scientist/ Bioinformatics Scientist/ Genomic curator at Mahkota Medical Centre, located at Melaka. The Molecular Laboratory Scientist/ Bioinformatics Scientist/ Genomic curator will be responsible for handling specimens for molecular testing, performing molecular laboratory testing and analysis and maintaining laboratory records. The Molecular Laboratory Scientist/ Bioinformatics Scientist/ Genomic curator will also collaborate with other laboratory personnel to troubleshoot assays, ensure accurate results, and implement new methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and managing genome curation platform for next-generation sequencing (NGS) data.
• Support in developing processes or models for variant prioritisation.
• Receive training in tertiary analysis for whole genome sequencing (WGS) data and assist in data mining, curation and interpretation of genome sequencing results following current international standards.
• Generate plots and figures to assist in the presentation of results.
• Conduct basic literature reviews, research, and perform related clerical duties.
• Participate in research and development activities.
• Perform any other duties assigned as required.

Qualification requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or above in Bioinformatic, Biomedical Sciences, Genetic Sciences, Health Sciences, Medical Statistics, Biological Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Basic knowledge and experience in research studies, with a willingness to receive on-the-job training.
• Familiarity with NGS technology and its data formats is preferred.
• Proficiency in coding, data-wrangling skills such as extracting information from VCF files and manipulating data structures is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration mindset.
• Experience in genome research is a plus.
• Knowledge or experience in the analysis of cancer genomes, single-cell sequencing, and long-read sequencing data is a plus.
• Experience in patient care, clinical research, and the use of digital health technologies in healthcare settings would be highly advantageous.