Research Technical Specialist I - Bioenergetics
This vacancy has been filled. Applications no longer accepted.
General Information
Language : English, Arabic is a Plus
Years of Experience : Experience working with animals, cell culture, histology, molecular biology, and/or cell biology
Closing Date : 20 November 2022
Function
Perform research functions under the direction of the immediate supervisor
Responsibilities
- Conduct experiments and assays related to assigned projects within the department as well as in collaboration with other departments and groups.
- Presentations of experimental results at lab meetings or other forums
- Present and discuss progress reports on a regular basis
- Maintenance of detailed experimental records, lab notes and logbooks
- Troubleshoots and optimizes assays and maintains careful records
- Participates in general housekeeping tasks in the laboratory
- Assists with the maintenance of inventory of reagents and chemicals
- Performs other duties as assigned by scientist/ Head of department and comply with institute policies
- Carries out wide range of laboratory duties under minimum supervision
- Analyze experimental results using relevant statistical methods, and prepare graphics for PowerPoint
Required Skills and Expertise:
- Essential: Experience working with animals, cell culture, histology, molecular biology (PCR, Cas9, transfections), and/or cell biology (FACS, enzyme assays, imaging).
- Desirable: Experience in metabolic disease models (e.g. diet-induced obesity), immunology
- Ability to work independently as well as part of collaborative teams
- Should be well organized, self-motivated and possess excellent time management skills
- Experience in taking part in funded research as appropriate to the discipline
- Excellent communication skills in oral and written English are mandatory
Other Comments:
MSc degree