Research Assistant
Summary
Perform microbial culture maintenance and molecular biology techniques to support research projects, including qPCR assays, DNA/RNA extraction, and bioinformatics analysis.
Job Summary
Support molecular and microbial research by performing microbial culture maintenance and applying molecular biology techniques to generate accurate experimental data.
Responsibilities
- Perform microbial culture maintenance to support ongoing research projects
- Design primers and probes for qPCR assays to enable precise gene expression analysis
- Conduct gene alignments and DNA/RNA extraction to prepare samples for molecular testing
- Apply bioinformatics tools to analyze genetic data and interpret research results
- Execute microbiology testing following standard protocols to ensure data reliability
- Demonstrate detailed pipetting skills to maintain experimental accuracy and reproducibility
- Utilize statistical analysis methods to evaluate experimental data and support conclusions
- Work independently as a self-starter to manage assigned tasks and meet research objectives
Preferred competencies and qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Life Science or related field
- 2–3 years of relevant experience; fresh graduates are welcome