Job Description

The position will provide oversight, management and support for the research, laboratory and administrative needs of the Principal Investigator and his team.

Research:

• to derive, maintain and CRISPR engineer 3D organoid cultures from a variety of tissue systems 
• to carry out assigned molecular and cell biology experiments (i.e. cloning, FACS, western blotting, RNA, sequencing, microscopy) and perform analysis and determinations as tasked
• to organise, preserve and present the results of the experiments in a logical manner
• to properly and systematically record all experiments that have been assigned and their results
• to assist in supervising, training and guiding attachment/undergraduate students where required

Lab Management:

• maintain up to date records of inventories for chemical/ biological reagents
• assist when required with procurement
• ensure tidiness and cleanliness of the lab is maintained

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field
• Ability to speak and write clearly in English
• 2 to 3 years work experience in a molecular biology lab; experience with organoid cultures is desirable

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices in the fields of biology. 
• Principles, techniques and terminology used in cancer biology. 
• Methods of scientific research and relevant scientific theories. 
• Appropriate computer operations, software and peripherals. 
• General rules for safe exposure and handling of chemical and biological hazards 
• IRB, OSHE & IACUC regulations 
• Principles, techniques and terminology used in organoid model systems and genomic and RNA sequencing as well as common lab molecular and cell biology techniques (desirable)

Ability to:

• Perform laboratory tests in an efficient and timely manner
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others