Research Laboratory Associate Position Available

3 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa New York Medical College Part time

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Laboratory Assistant to join our research team at New York Medical College. As an integral member of our laboratory environment, you will play a crucial role in supporting medical research in important areas such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, kidney disease, the neurosciences, disaster medicine, and vaccine development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in the design and performance of experiments, documenting results, maintaining laboratory equipment and stock, and ensuring laboratory organization.
  • Prepare bacterial culture medium and stock solutions.
  • Perform or assist in routine procedures in bacterial culture; molecular biology (e.g., DNA and RNA purification, PCR); clone and produce recombinant polypeptides; and immunological assays (e.g., ELISA).
  • Assist with work involving laboratory mice (optional).
  • Maintain accurate records of all procedures performed and data obtained.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in an NIH-funded lab within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology. The selected candidate will have the chance to work on projects investigating antibiotic resistance and vaccine development for pathogenic bacteria.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (B.A., B.S., or M.S.).
  • Proficiency in MS Excel.
  • A minimum of six months of relevant laboratory experience is preferred.

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive hourly rate between USD $17.00/Hr. and USD $21.25/Hr.



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