JOB SUMMARY

The Research Specialist I performs routine and moderately complex scientific laboratory technical work, selecting and applying laboratory procedures and techniques to assignments with clear, specific objectives. Assignments may require investigation of a number of variables and complex features. He/she works with general supervision. The incumbent is required to exercise judgment in making technical decisions related to delegated tasks and escalating complex issues.

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Contributes to the delivery of departmental goals, through personal effort in own work area.
Makes recommendations to the Investigator regarding improvements in methods and processes.
Works under general supervision, performs all routine lab procedures, and associated responsibilities, as dictated by the workload in the rostered area.
Solves moderately complex problems and performs a specific variety of technical assignments within broader projects.
Modifies practices and techniques in routine situations to perform duties, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results.
Contributes to ongoing research projects in the laboratory that include taking measurements and recording observations, collecting, compiling and processing data.
Assists in procurement of additional/new funding through contributions to technical proposal preparation and/or presentations.
Trains junior lab technical staff in basics of research workflow.
Adheres to lab SOPs and performs quality control checks.
Stays current with literature in ongoing and proposed research projects.
Assesses lab inventory and orders supplies when needed.
Presents novel research and techniques to research group.
Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values

In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS – SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.

Experience

3+ years of experience in research laboratory environment.

Job Specific Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated functional knowledge and laboratory experience in relevant field.

Evidence of ongoing continual development and personal development.

Demonstrated strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of biomedical research, research equipment and environmental safety and accident prevention measures.

Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent organizational skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Fluency in written and spoken English

Sidra Medicine a healthy population is essential to a strong, prosperous society, and throughout 2020, Sidra continued to provide uninterrupted comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people; and exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women, previously unavailable in Qatar and the region.” – H.H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation
Sidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. This high-tech facility is home to world-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources.

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