USA-Research Assistant II (Scientific)

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Job description: Contract Details: • Duration: 9 months • Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week) • Start Date: November 10th 2025 Essential qualifications: • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in molecular biology or neuroscience preferred, or related field. • At least 1–3 years of hands-on laboratory experience (academic or industry (preferred)). • Experience with cell culture of cell lines, primary neural cells and iPSC-derived neural cells. • Experience in isolation of RNA and protein from cells and tissues (both manually and automated systems) • Experience in qPCR, ELISA, MSD, Western Blot, Alpha LISA assays and analysis • Experience with virus transduction in cell lines and iPSC-derived neuronal cells • Strong organizational and documentation skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. • A creative, problem-solving, collaborative, and goal-oriented mindset Preferred qualifications: • Experience working with animals is a plus • Experience designing PCR and qPCR Primers • Knowledge of SnapGene software, Genebank and BLAST platforms for DNA/RNA sequences analysis • Experience with target validation is a plus • Experience using Benchling (eLN) Key Responsibilities: • Support ongoing projects in the team by performing in vitro assays • Perform plate-based assays to analyze samples downstream from in vivo studies • Analyze, integrate and interpret data from multiple sources • Diligently document work in digital systems and regularly communicate results in team and group settings • Prepare reagents, solutions, and samples for analysis, including samples collected from in vivo studies (e.g. tissue homogenization and protein/RNA extraction). • Assist in method development, validation, and troubleshooting. • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and good research practices • Work collaboratively in a team environment and manage priorities to achieve our goals