Description
Research Assistant in Synthetic Biology
Your responsibilities
Responsibilities
* Performing standard and high-throughput molecular cloning experiments in E.coli
* Conducting cell culture experiments to benchmark our novel genome editors in various cell types.
* Conducting quantitative PCR (qPCR) and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) experiments with subsequent data analysis and interpretation.
* Operation and maintenance of critical lab equipment; ordering and restocking of reagents
* Basic data analysis and documentation of procedures and results
Your profile
Qualifications
* Laboratory Technician (vocational training), B.Sc., M.Sc., or equivalent
* Good understanding of molecular biology and related laboratory techniques.
* Hands-on experience with molecular cloning techniques, including PCR and gel electrophoresis.
* Experience in cell culture techniques, including maintaining and transfecting cultured cells.
* Good knowledge in MS Office suite (Teams, Excel, Word, OneNote, and Power Point)
* Good communication skills in English
* Prior experience with Illumina sequencing methods is a plus.
Qualities
* You are proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.
* You demonstrate a strong commitment to scientific research and are eager to learn new techniques.
* You enjoy collaborating in a dynamic team environment.
* You are passionate about advancing genome editing technologies and contributing to the development of new CRISPR tools.
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