Your new company

A biomedical organisation is looking for a Research Assistant (Genome Curation - Next Genome Sequencing) to join their team.

Your new role

• Support the development and management of the genome curation platform for next-generation sequencing (NGS) data.
• Assist Research Officer in developing processes or models for variant prioritisation.
• Receive on-the-training in tertiary analysis for whole genome sequencing (WGS) data.
• Exposure to data mining, curation and interpretation of genome sequencing results following current international standards.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Biomedical Sciences, Genetic Sciences, Health Sciences, Medical Statistics, Biological Sciences, or related disciplines.
• Fresh graduates with basic knowledge and research experience in research studies, with a willingness to receive on-the-job training
• Knowledge of NGS technology data generation and format is preferred.
• Good command of data wrangling and programming languages such as Python or R.
• Track records of genome research publications in international peer-reviewed journals are preferred.
• Knowledge 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 is an advantage.

What you'll get in return

• Extensive on-the-job training

• Exposure to whole genome sequencing (WGS)

• Stable career growth

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to continue forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV, or Contact Charmaine Wong on
+852 2101 0006 or email charmaine.wong@hays.com.hk