Laboratory Assistant

New York Medical College; Pretoria; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic NIH-funded lab focused on antibiotic resistance and vaccine development. This role involves hands-on laboratory work with bacterial cultures, molecular biology techniques, and immunological assays, all while contributing to groundbreaking research. You'll have the opportunity to train students and assist in vital experiments, all within a collaborative and innovative environment. If you're passionate about science and eager to make a difference in public health, this position is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Relevant laboratory experience preferred, with a focus on molecular biology and bacterial culture.
• Proficiency in MS Excel is required for data management.

Responsibilities

• Perform bacterial culture, molecular biology, and immunological assays.
• Maintain lab inventory and equipment, and train new lab personnel.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Bacterial Culture

Protein Purification

Immunological Assays

Data Recording

Training

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Master of Science (M.S.)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

This position is in an NIH-funded lab within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology that investigates antibiotic resistance and vaccine development for pathogenic bacteria. This position provides laboratory support for work in bacterial culture, molecular biology, protein purification and immunological assays. Animal work (mice) is also expected. For further details, please see our lab website at www.bessenlab.org.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine procedures in bacterial culture; molecular biology (e.g., DNA and RNA purification, PCR); clone, produce and analyze recombinant polypeptides; and immunological assays (e.g., ELISA); work with live animals (mice).
• Maintain laboratory and lab supply inventory, and monitor equipment for maintenance
• Record experimental steps, data, and results.
• Train students and part-time lab assistants in some of the lab procedures
• Abide by established lab standards for communication, documentation, organization, and teamwork.

Qualifications

Education requirement: A., B.S., or M.S.

Technical/computer skills: Proficiency in MS Excel

Prior experience: One year (or more) of relevant laboratory experience is preferred.

Minimum Salary

USD $40,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $50,000.00/Yr.