Genetics Data Coordinator - Pune, Maharashtra, India - Centre For Translational Cancer Research -Prashanti Cancer Care Mission

Centre For Translational Cancer Research -Prashanti Cancer Care Mission

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Pune, Maharashtra, India

2 weeks ago

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Deepika Kaur

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Description

Education Qualification:
M.Sc. or equivalent in Life Sciences (Molecular Genetics or Human Genetics or Life Sciences with an understanding of Cancer Genetics).

Experience and skills:

12 years in genetic counseling for cancer patients (breast cancer preferable) and associated research.
Basic understanding of Pedigree Analysis, Genetic Data Curation, and Genetics related data analysis and data management.
Strong scientific communication skills with demonstrable ability in manuscript preparation
Proficiency in Office products - excel (navigation, filters, use of formulae, etc), word, PowerPoint (creating small diagrams to explain a process, how to make clean and clear presentations, etc).

A certificate in Genetic Counselling is preferred.

Job Purpose:

Join our Clinical and Research team, specializing in genetic counseling and testing for breast cancer patients and their families, while actively contributing to research initiatives.

Clinical Responsibilities:

Coordinate genetic counseling for breast cancer patients and their families, addressing psychosocial needs and grief and bereavement management.
Gather and maintain pedigree information and detailed medical and family history of patients for counseling sessions.
Manage and monitor patient records and service documents.
Engage in academic activities including seminars, case presentations, and collaborative programs.

Research Role:

Update and maintain the genetics database
Lead assigned research projects and contribute to the development of genetics-related projects and manuscripts
Publish a minimum of two papers annually in collaboration with the research team.
Contribute to clinical data curation for other projects
Prepare writeups, short reports as required
Develop grant proposals and execute projects in alignment with research goals.

Please note that this role may involve providing counseling coordination at the center.

Culture:
Ownership and accountability for assigned tasks.
Adherence to precision and diligence in work.
Commitment to core values of the organization.

Based in Pune city, a full-time position with no remote work option.

Working hours: 6 days a week, from 10 am to 5:30 pm.

Clinic Profile:

Orchids Breast Health Care:
Collaboration between Jehangir Hospital and Prashanti Cancer Care Mission.

Committed to delivering comprehensive breast health services with tailored treatment plans. Provides a supportive environment and utilizes advanced equipment for clinical excellence. Open to women with all types of breast conditions, offering holistic care from diagnosis to post-treatment.

Research Centre Profile:

Prashanti Cancer Care Mission, Pune

Collaborative initiative with IISER Pune to establish the Center for Translational Cancer Research (CTCR). Aims to integrate cancer research, training, and education to enhance translational cancer research capacity. Provides top-notch infrastructure and facilities for multidisciplinary training in cancer research.

Benefits:

Health insurance

Schedule:

Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Senapati Bapat Road, Pune, Maharashtra: Must be able to commute reliably or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application Question(s):

If a woman's sister has cystic fibrosis, a disease caused by recessive genes, and neither of her parents has the disease, what is the likelihood that her mother is heterozygous for the trait? Also, what is the probability that the woman herself is a carrier for the trait? Kindly explain.

Experience:

- Total work experience: 1 year (preferred)