Research Assistant: Malaria & Babesia Parasite Biology (CRISPR)

The Royal Veterinary College; Ganwick Corner; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary research institution in the UK seeks a motivated Research Assistant to join a project focusing on how infectious disease parasites invade red blood cells. You will engage in lab work involving in vitro cell culture and CRISPR techniques. The ideal candidate has an MSc in a relevant field and is organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a team-oriented setting. This position is funded for 4 years and begins in March 2026.

Qualifications

• MSc in a relevant field is essential for the role.
• Practical experience with in vitro cell culture techniques is required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are necessary.

Responsibilities

• In vitro cell culture and synchronization of parasites.
• Generate transgenic parasites using CRISPR Cas9 techniques.
• Phenotype transgenic parasites using microscopy.
• Organize and ensure smooth laboratory operations.

Skills

In vitro cell culture

Molecular biology techniques

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

MSc in biological sciences, biomedical sciences, microbiology, or related field

Job description

A leading veterinary research institution in the UK seeks a motivated Research Assistant to join a project focusing on how infectious disease parasites invade red blood cells. You will engage in lab work involving in vitro cell culture and CRISPR techniques. The ideal candidate has an MSc in a relevant field and is organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a team-oriented setting. This position is funded for 4 years and begins in March 2026.