Research Assistant – Cell Biology (Contractor)
Core
Conduct cellular and biochemical assays, including CRISPR perturbation screens and phenotypic readouts, to identify novel drug targets for complex human diseases.
Role type
Research Assistant (Cell Biology)
Builds
Novel target identification for therapeutic drugs
Domain
Biotechnology / Cell Biology / Drug Discovery
Required skills
Cell culture techniques, CRISPR perturbation screens, phenotypic assays, nucleic acids extraction, flow cytometry, RT-qPCR, ELISA, data analysis, statistical analysis
Preferred skills
Primary cell line handling, automated liquid handling systems, high-content imaging, multicellular models
Technologies
CRISPR, flow cytometry, RT-qPCR, ELISA, high-content imaging software
Responsibilities
Design and execute cellular/biochemical assays, maintain mammalian cell lines, manage reagents and lab equipment, perform data analysis and QA, communicate project outcomes, identify project concerns, contribute to new workflows
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC