Technical Associate - Onco

Job Description – Technical Associate (Oncology Genomics)
Experience: 2–4 years in oncology sample handling, including 1–2 years of hands-on NGS experience
Location: Mumbai
About Us
Spun out of IIT Bombay, Haystack Analytics is a HealthTech company creating clinical genomics products that enable diagnostic labs and hospitals to offer accurate and personalized diagnostics. Supported by India's most respected science agencies (DST, BIRAC, DBT), we have launched a portfolio of products to offer genomics in infectious diseases. Our genomics-based diagnostic solution for Tuberculosis was recognized as one of the top innovations supported by BIRAC in the past 10 years and was launched by the Prime Minister of India in the BIRAC Showcase event in Delhi, 2022.
What We Want You To Do
Handle and process FFPE tumour tissue samples, Liquid biopsy for oncology genomic testing.
Assess tumour content, tissue adequacy and sample suitability for NGS.
Perform tumour enrichment/macrodissection and DNA/RNA extraction.
Execute NGS workflows, including library preparation, QC and sequencing.
Troubleshoot sample processing and sequencing-related issues.
What are we looking for?
MSc in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology or a related field.
2–4 years of hands-on oncology sample-handling experience, particularly FFPE tumour tissue processing.
1–2 years of hands-on NGS experience, preferably in clinical oncology genomics.
Practical expertise in tumour content assessment, macrodissection and sample QC for NGS.
Attention to detail and adherence to laboratory SOPs and quality standards.
Skills: ngs,sequencing,oncology,fppe

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