Senior Research Associate - Nationals

Qatar Biomedical Research Institute - QBRI; Doha; On-site; QAR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Biomedical Research Institute - QBRI is seeking a skilled research professional to lead and support laboratory-based studies in Doha. You will conduct independent and collaborative research under minimal supervision, develop methodologies, and ensure data integrity.

The role emphasizes laboratory management, safety compliance, and adherence to accreditation standards, with opportunities to train junior staff and coordinate activities of senior scientists. Arabic language advantageous.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in health science, biomedical science or any related fields with 3-5 years of relevant full-time work experience, OR Bachelor's degree with 6-8 years of experience
• Excellent knowledge and expertise in essential laboratory techniques, protocols
• Extensive expertise in laboratory management, including procurement, maintenance and management of laboratory equipment and supplies inventory
• Proficiency in good laboratory practices and safety regulations and procedures, including the management hazardous materials
• Experience in project management and supervising and/or training junior technical staff
• Excellent organizational & time management skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to work in a dynamic working environment and respond to rapidly changing work demands, deadlines and research priorities
• Arabic proficiency is an advantage
• Follow all laboratory and quality processes and protocols in detail

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual/collaborative research projects where appropriate under minimum supervision
• Support the development and monitoring of research programs
• Assist the research team in the development of research or survey methodologies, in the implementation of research studies, in analysis, and in report writing
• Conduct literature searches and reference collections upon request
• Develop experimental designs as well as research procedures and procedures for the operation of laboratory and technical equipment to junior staff
• Perform predefined laboratory or field work protocols and experiments in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations
• Work with the research team in coordinating the daily activities of the principal investigator, senior scientists, scientists and postdoctoral staff
• Maintain appropriate records and documentation of research experiments, samples and specimens, and ensure the accuracy of laboratory reports
• Maintain expertise and awareness of current laboratory, equipment and scientific developments in relevant aspects of the discipline
• Ensure that the laboratory area is well stocked with resources for planned experiments
• Assist with, and where appropriate be responsible for, policies and procedures to ensure that work meets research quality objectives towards accreditation standards
• Record and sometimes interpret data results for scientists; use computers to perform mathematical calculations for preparation of graphs and data presentation
• Keep up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability
• Follow all laboratory and quality processes and protocols in detail
• Provide, upon request, training on protocols, techniques, equipment and laboratory environment to visitors, scientists, and students

Skills

Project management

Team supervision

Laboratory techniques

Analytical thinking

Writing skills

Independence & teamwork

Education

Master's degree in health science/biomedical science

Bachelor's degree in health science/related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment management

Job description

• Conduct individual/collaborative research projects where appropriate under minimum supervision
• Support the development and monitoring of research programs
• Assist the research team in the development of research or survey methodologies, in the implementation of research studies, in analysis, and in report writing
• Conduct literature searches and reference collections upon request
• Develop experimental designs as well as research procedures and procedures for the operation of laboratory and technical equipment to junior staff
• Perform predefined laboratory or field work protocols and experiments in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations
• Work with the research team in coordinating the daily activities of the principal investigator, senior scientists, scientists and postdoctoral staff
• Maintain appropriate records and documentation of research experiments, samples and specimens, and ensure the accuracy of laboratory reports
• Maintain expertise and awareness of current laboratory, equipment and scientific developments in relevant aspects of the discipline
• Ensure that the laboratory area is well stocked with resources for planned experiments
• Assist with, and where appropriate be responsible for, policies and procedures to ensure that work meets research quality objectives towards accreditation standards
• Record and sometimes interpret data results for scientists; use computers to perform mathematical calculations for preparation of graphs and data presentation
• Keep up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability
• Follow all laboratory and quality processes and protocols in detail
• Provide, upon request, training on protocols, techniques, equipment and laboratory environment to visitors, scientists, and students
• Master's degree in health science, biomedical science or any related fields with 3-5 years of relevant full-time work experience, OR Bachelor's degree with 6-8 years of experience
• Excellent knowledge and expertise in essential laboratory techniques, protocols
• Extensive expertise in laboratory management, including strong expertise in the procurement, maintenance and management of laboratory equipment and supplies inventory (consumables, reagents, chemicals etc.) and safety procedures
• Proficiency in good laboratory practices and safety regulations and procedures, including the management hazardous materials
• Experience in project management and supervising and/or training junior technical staff
• Excellent organizational & time management skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to work in a dynamic working environment and respond to rapidly changing work demands, deadlines and research priorities
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage