Required: 

• Demonstrated knowledge of genetics, molecular biology and biochemical principles; 
• Experience with laboratory equipment, including centrifuge, pH meter, incubators, biosafety cabinet hoods, PCR machines and electrophoresis apparatus; 
• Demonstrated computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft applications; 
• Ability and desire to work as part of a team and to work without technical supervision; 
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in life sciences, ideally with a background in protein biochemistry, molecular biology, or equivalent; 
• Familiarity with techniques including SDS-PAGE, western blotting, and cloning; 
• Demonstrated ability to calculate concentrations of solutions as necessary; 
• Ability to create and maintain records accurately; 
• Ability to communicate effectively to convey experimental results; Previous experience in a research environment.

Preferred: 

• Ability to learn new methods and protocols and to adapt these to current laboratory situations