Research Assistant

Job summary

The incumbent will conduct experiments involving mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, and RNA sequencing to study RNA structure and function. Additionally, they will assist the Research Director in managing laboratory operations and preparing scientific documentation.

Job details

The incumbent will conduct experiments involving mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, and RNA sequencing to study RNA structure and function. Additionally, they will assist the Research Director in managing laboratory operations and preparing scientific documentation. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field. A minimum of 3 years of hands-on laboratory experience with expertise in cell culture and RNA techniques is required.

What you’ll do

The incumbent will conduct experiments involving mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, and RNA sequencing to study RNA structure and function. Additionally, they will assist the Research Director in managing laboratory operations and preparing scientific documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field. A minimum of 3 years of hands-on laboratory experience with expertise in cell culture and RNA techniques is required.

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• RREGOP pension plan
• Paid holidays
• Sick days
• Personal days
• Vacation days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine services

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mammalian cell culture
• Molecular biology
• Biochemistry
• RNA extraction
• Protein extraction
• RNA sequencing
• Transfections
• Functional assays
• Data analysis
• Laboratory management
• Scientific writing
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Communication skills
• RNA-protein interaction assays
• RNA structure characterization

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Healthcare
• Education

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