Research Associate [LKCMedicine]
Core
Investigate molecular mechanisms of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and identify therapeutic targets.
Role type
Research Associate (preclinical molecular biology)
Builds
Preclinical studies and data analysis for liver disease research
Domain
Biomedical research / Metabolic disorders
Required skills
Molecular biology techniques, RNA/protein extraction, qPCR, Western blotting, gene silencing (siRNA/shRNA), mammalian cell culture, in vivo animal studies, hydrodynamic tail vein injection, transcriptomic data analysis
Preferred skills
Research experience in MASLD, liver fibrosis, or metabolic disorders
Technologies
siRNA, shRNA, qPCR, Western blotting
Responsibilities
Design and conduct in vitro and in vivo experiments, Identify and validate potential therapeutic targets using functional genomic screening, Conduct preclinical studies using animal models of liver disease, Analyze and interpret experimental data including transcriptomic datasets, Maintain accurate experimental records and ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols