Research Associate Khalifa University UAE

Khalifa University is looking to hire suitably skilled and devoted candidate for role of Research Associate. To provide high quality research support and undertake internationally competitive research aimed at publication thereby contributing to the academic and research mission of the University. This job was posted by the school on 20 December 2023, and they’re currently in the application stage.

Responsibilities of Research Associate

• Preparation of DNA samples and library preparation.
•  Conducting protein and molecular biology assays, such as western blotting, polymerase chain reaction and RT PCR.
• Product, consumable, and device ordering. Follow up shipments. Stock management.
• To guarantee laboratory safety, maintain a clean and orderly laboratory and equipment.
•  Communicating and reporting laboratory results professionally and in digital format (e.g. Excel) and attending seminars.
•  Independently organize and troubleshoot practical work; provide direction and focus to research.
• Strategic Responsibilities: The Biotechnology Center is looking to recruit a research associate to make a positive contribution to our research team. This is an exciting role in which the post holder will have the ability to work in all areas of our Genomics team to ensure operations flow efficiently across the center. The Staff Scientist will aid in the discovery of new therapeutic targets (using bulk/single cell multi omics) and to bridge the valley of death (by functionally validating these targets).
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Contributes to research center or University wide working groups or committees as requested.
• Collaborate with lab members and lab quality manager.
• Fosters service by contributing to the community at large in participatory, developmental and advisory capacity.
• Managing the project, including supervising junior colleagues, creating daily agendas, managing budgets, authoring articles, devising experiments, etc.
• Supports and participates in research activities.

Job Requirements

The requirements for the job role of Research Associate are as under:

• Master degree in molecular biology, biomedical science or any related Science major.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience is required. Candidate must be able to work independently.
• Experience of undertaking assigned research tasks and starting to manage own workload.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

• Contributing to scientific papers and academic journal articles where possible acting as lead/ corresponding author.
• A willingness to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Excellent English language communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to function as part of a team working on multiple tasks with competing demands and deadlines.
• Well developed reasoning and problem solving skills.

Research Scientist Khalifa University UAE