Research Assistant

20 hours ago


Hong Kong, Central and Western District, Hong Kong SAR China The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Full time

About the Job

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is seeking a highly skilled Research Assistant to join our Center for Epigenomics Research. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a high-throughput platform for reproducible and affordable profile epigenomics landscapes.

Job Overview

The successful candidate will work independently, reporting to the Center's director, and collaborate with experts in various disciplines to develop protocols, operate and maintain a high-throughput liquid handler for NGS library preparation. The appointee will also be responsible for processing and analyzing NGS data generated and performing quality-control data analysis.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing and optimizing NGS library preparation protocols
  • Operating and maintaining a high-throughput liquid handler
  • Processing and analyzing NGS data
  • Keeping track of project progress and maintaining organized records of experiments
  • Assisting in research projects and collaborating with experts

Requirements and Qualifications

To be considered for this role, applicants should have a bachelor's degree (for Research Assistant) or a PhD degree (for Research Associate) in Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Genomics, or related disciplines. At least one year of relevant work experience, preferably in next generation sequencing, is required. Familiarity with experimental design, optimization, and troubleshooting of NGS library preparation protocols is essential. Fluency in English and good communication and writing skills are also necessary.

Salary and Benefits

The starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, with fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of a 2-year contract.

About the Company

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is an equal opportunities employer committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect. We aim to facilitate regional advancement of epigenomic methods and research, collaborating with the scientific community to apply epigenomic techniques to answer biological questions.


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