Research Assistant I

Job summary

The Research Assistant will conduct laboratory activities in microbiology and molecular biology, including DNA extraction, gene cloning, and PCR. They will also assist with general laboratory maintenance, data collection, and the preparation of research materials.

Job details

The Research Assistant will conduct laboratory activities in microbiology and molecular biology, including DNA extraction, gene cloning, and PCR. They will also assist with general laboratory maintenance, data collection, and the preparation of research materials. Candidates must have a BSc degree in biology, microbiology, molecular biology, or biotechnology. Demonstrated laboratory experience in microbiology or molecular biology is preferred.

What you’ll do

The Research Assistant will conduct laboratory activities in microbiology and molecular biology, including DNA extraction, gene cloning, and PCR. They will also assist with general laboratory maintenance, data collection, and the preparation of research materials.

Requirements

Candidates must have a BSc degree in biology, microbiology, molecular biology, or biotechnology. Demonstrated laboratory experience in microbiology or molecular biology is preferred.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Microbiology
• Molecular biology
• DNA extraction
• Gene cloning
• PCR
• Laboratory maintenance
• Data collection
• Specimen collection
• Literature research
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Communication skills

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Education

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