Gene Therapy Nucleic Acids QC Research Assistant

Universidade de Coimbra; Portugal; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Coimbra, through GeneT (Gene Therapy Center of Excellence) and CiBB, invites applications for a Master-holding Research Assistant. The role focuses on the production, purification, and quality control of nucleic acids for advanced therapies, within a multidisciplinary translational research environment.

Selected candidate will contribute to experimental design, data interpretation, and dissemination through scientific reports, with a full-time, up to two-year contract under

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• Experience with core molecular biology techniques (e.g., bacterial culture, restriction digestion, gel electrophoresis).
• Proven experience in laboratory research and experimental design.

Responsibilities

• Support production, purification, analytical characterization and QA of nucleic acids for gene therapy applications.
• Develop and optimize nucleic acid workflows and SOPs.
• Maintain laboratory records and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to project deliverables and scientific reports.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Hands-on molecular biology

Independent & multidisciplinary work

Education

Master's degree in Molecular Biology or related field

Tools

DNA/RNA production & purification

Chromatographic purification

Nucleic acid extraction

SOP writing & documentation

Job description

The University of Coimbra, through GeneT (Gene Therapy Center of Excellence) and CiBB, invites applications for a Master-holding Research Assistant. The role focuses on the production, purification, and quality control of nucleic acids for advanced therapies, within a multidisciplinary translational research environment.

Selected candidate will contribute to experimental design, data interpretation, and dissemination through scientific reports, with a full-time, up to two-year contract under