Job Description

Family Group: Allied Health

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

You will provide general laboratory support services for research projects conducted at the Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (IDRL) at NCID, including laboratory investigations and day-to-day management of laboratory activities at NCID and collaborator sites.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SPECIFIC


Conduct wet-bench work such as sample processing and storage, bacterial culture, PCR, nucleic acid extraction, library preparation and sequencing. Maintain inventory list of samples and related metadata. Optimization of sample processing and library preparation workflows. Recognize, identify, and troubleshoot problems related to specimens, methods and instrumentation. Procurement of consumables and reagents required, as well as ensuring depleting stocks are replenished. Assist in manuscript preparation.

GENERAL


Adhere to all general hospital and laboratory policies and other directives as issued. Comply with research ethics and patient confidentiality. Comply with all safety regulations and infection control policies/procedures stipulated by the laboratory/institute. Help promote a working environment of collegiality and teamwork. Any other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator/Team Lead.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION


Minimum Bachelor's in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology or a related field.

EXPERIENCE


At least 1 year of lab-related work experience in microbiological and molecular wet-bench techniques (including sample processing and storage, bacterial culture, PCR, nucleic acid extraction) would be an advantage. Excellent oral and written English communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Astute critical thinking skills and willingness to learn. * Prior experience in publication of research findings would be an advantage.