Career profile: advanced research assistant (pathogens)
In this career profile, Ben describes his role as an Advanced Research Assistant. This is one of a series of career profiles exploring lots of different jobs in genomics.
About me:
Name: Ben
Job title: Advanced Research Assistant
What do I do: I work in the Genomic Surveillance Laboratory Platforms (GSLP) team to sequence respiratory viruses and malaria, supplying data for researchers and informing public health decisions.
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Skills I use in my job:
Observation
I keep an eye out for any problems so they can be fixed quickly, making sure tasks are done correctly and to the highest quality.
Teamwork
I work with my team and members of other teams to make sure our work is the best it can be, building positive relationships that enhance our ability to work together.
Communication
I work within a big team to organise, plan and execute our work – clear communication and planning ahead is key to keep the team’s work on track.
Analysis
I need to look at the data we produce and check its quality, investigating any problems and ensuring it is of the highest possible quality.