Research Assistant

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Isolate cells from human whole blood, culture cell lines, induce differentiation, and verify cell phenotypes using various techniques
• Use image analysis software to process and stich imaging data, perform analyses, and interpret the results
• Perform siRNA screening to identify appropriate therapeutic targets for suppressing T cell inflammatory cytokines.
• Identify non-immunostimulatory delivery vehicles for siRNA delivery to immune cells
• Work together with the Research Scientist to set up atopic dermatitis mouse model and carry out funded NSC Research Lab projects
• Perform tissue or cell homogenization, RNA isolation, confirmation of RNA quality, reverse transcription and quantitative PCR
• Guidance of students to perform experiments
• Assist in lab management
• Perform data analyses and communicate results in a clear and timely manner.
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Sciences or equivalent
• Experience in cell isolation, cell culture, flow cytometry, quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), imaging and molecular techniques.
• Good written communication skills
• Able to work independently and resourceful 
• Takes initiative and can perform troubleshooting