Research Assistant for a Laboratory Focusing on Studying Isolated Cells in Children’s Cancer

Sheba Medical Center is Seeking a Research Assistant for a Laboratory Focusing on Studying Isolated Cells in Children’s Cancer

Job Description:

A Research Assistant position that encompasses both scientific and administrative components:

• Scientific (80%): Responsible for the planning and execution of experiments, as well as analyzing the results. The work involves human cell lines and includes handling medication, producing DNA, RNA, and proteins. Skills in DNA and RNA sequencing, and applying methods such as PCR, RT-PCR, Western blot are essential.

• Administrative (20%): Managing laboratory stocks and orders. 

Opportunities for promotion and collaboration with numerous laboratories, both local and international, are available.

Full time - 5 days a week, 8 hours per day.

Job Requirements:

• B.A or M.A in Biology - mandatory
• Experience in molecular biology and cells culture - mandatory 
• Experience working with RNA and proteins - mandatory
• Ability to execute experiments and analyze results - mandatory
• Background in cancer biology - a significant advantage 
• Experience working with lab animals (mice) - a significant advantage 
• Experience in DNA/RNA sequencing - a significant advantage
• Experience in flow cytometry - a significant advantage