Genomics Facility Expert: Nanopore & Training Lead

International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw; Województwo mazowieckie; On-site; PLN 87,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co‑financing of Multisport card

Christmas, Easter, and holiday bonuses

Vacation time 36 days + publicholidays

Job summary

The International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw (IIMCB) seeks an Expert in genomics for the Genomics Facility to lead sequencing service pipelines and contribute to methodological development.

This role blends wet-lab work (50–70%), scientific consultation, user training, and collaboration across core facilities, with Nanopore sequencing at the facility’s current focus.

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences or equivalent with at least 3 years sequencing experience.
• Extensive knowledge of a genomics or sequencing technology and its applications.
• Hands-on experience in nucleic acid QC, library prep, and sequencing workflows; Nanopore experience preferred.
• Strong communication and training ability; teamwork.
• Fluent written and spoken English with international users.

Responsibilities

• Lead defined sequencing service pipelines and ensure timely delivery.
• Discuss experimental design and sample requirements with users.
• Perform nucleic acid isolation, QC, library prep, and Nanopore sequencing.
• Process data, report results, and collaborate on downstream analysis.
• Develop new protocols and validate new techniques.
• Provide hands-on training to researchers and staff.
• Prepare protocols and publications.
• Collaborate with other core facilities to integrate workflows.
• Maintain records and quality-control documentation.
• Stay updated on genomics and sequencing advances.

Skills

Sequencing workflows

Communication with users

Training others

English language

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Tools

Nanopore sequencing

Job description

The International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw (IIMCB) seeks an Expert in genomics for the Genomics Facility to lead sequencing service pipelines and contribute to methodological development.

This role blends wet-lab work (50–70%), scientific consultation, user training, and collaboration across core facilities, with Nanopore sequencing at the facility’s current focus.