Research Assistant (Biology Laboratory Technician)

To support and conduct interdisciplinary research combining biology and mathematics, focusing on microbial growth dynamics, nutrient-limiting models, chemostat experiments, biochemical assays, and quantitative data analysis.

• Assemble and operate chemostat systems to study bacterial growth under nutrient-limited conditions.
• Prepare culture media and establish limiting concentration ranges for nutrients.
• Perform inoculation, monitoring, and steady-state experiments to quantify microbial kinetics.
• Collect, analyse, and model data on bacterial growth rates, nutrient concentrations, and cell density.
• Conduct assays related to phospholipid pathways, glucose absorption (OGTT), and electrical impedance in biological samples.
• Support epidemiological data analysis by collecting, organizing, and interpreting past epidemic datasets.
• Draft research reports, contribute to publications, and present findings at scientific meetings.

2 years as Laboratory Technician.

• Cell & Microbiology Skills: Aseptic techniques, microbial culturing, and sterile lab practices.
• Lab Equipment Proficiency: Operation of centrifuge, incubator, Nano Drop spectrophotometer, biosafety cabinet, and autoclave.
• Sample & Data Handling: Accurate sample preparation, labeling, storage, and data entry using Microsoft Excel.
• Molecular Techniques: DNA extraction (QIAGEN kits), PCR amplification, gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, and barcoding for sex determination and species identification.
• Soft Skills: Well-spoken communicator, organized, collaborative, and experienced in following lab protocols and maintaining clean documentation, with good skills in scientific writing, including research proposals, progress reports, and academic papers.

B.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Biology

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