Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise and assistance on a variety of basic and translational projects revolving around personalized medicine, and administrative/logistical upkeep pertaining to lab operations.
On-the-job mentorship will be provided to help the candidate achieve their personal and career goals.
It includes:
·Routinely performing peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) extraction from patient blood
·Performing DNA and RNA extraction from patient blood for whole genome sequencing
·Maintenance of patient derived PBMC cultures for iPSC reprogramming
·Detailed characterization of iPSCs
·Maintaining accurate and detailed experimental records of procedure performed
·Routine or ad-hoc support of day-to-day lab operations, including reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, housekeeping and laboratory safety
Job Requirements
·Diploma in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences or related field
·1 or more years of relevant research experience is preferred
·Good grasp of basic laboratory research, including experience with stem cell culture and maintenance, and standard molecular biology techniques
·Responsible, focused, and organized, able to tolerate semi-routine work with interest in improving techniques and productivity
·A team player who works well with others and enjoys collaboration
·Genuine interest in basic and translational research or in pursuing a future career in research