Responsibilities
A Research Assistant position is available within the Hong Kong Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases at the Hong Kong Science Park. The appointee will join a team dedicated to generate a comprehensive human tissue-based biobank, ensuring that all procedures adhere to internationally accepted standards.
Duties
- Quality control of human tissues
- Maintain a quality-assured biobank
- Organize and cryopreserve processed samples in liquid nitrogen tanks
- Facility maintenance including general upkeep, i.e. ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and excellent record keeping
- Running phenotyping assays, including but not limited to: immunocytochemistry, imaging, western blot, RT-qPCR
- Involved in project specific tasks
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Neurobiology or related field
- Experience with biobank and cell culture preferred
- Past research experience in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, or neuroscience at undergraduate level or beyond is preferred
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, team-oriented
- Strong organizational, communication, and record-keeping skills
- Work over the weekend on rotation when needed
Salary and Benefits
A highly competitive salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience in addition to medical and dental benefits as well as annual leave. The appointment will be offered a one-year contract, renewable subject to mutual agreement and performance.
Application Procedure
Applicants should submit their up-to-date CV and cover letter with salary expectation and availability. We thank applicants for their interest but advise that only shortlisted candidates will be notified of the results of their applications. Review of applications will commence shortly and continue until the position is filled.
The information provided will be kept confidential and be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.