Technical Assistant

Job Description

• Will be responsible for operation and maintenance of common instru- mentation facility (CIF) housing PCR machine, Gel Doc, probe soni-cator, centrifuges, RT-PCR machine, Microplate readers, nanodrops, UV-VIS spectrophotometer, electroporator and FPLC system and Cell Culture Facility, as well as incubator shakers, ice machine, autoclaves, MilliQ plant, biosafety cabinets housed in MURTI-VB Laboratory.
• Experience in handling the above mentioned instruments.
• Knowledge in troubleshooting the faults of non-functioning instruments and take appropriate steps to get them repaired.
• Maintain log books on user samples, Instruments usage and health of the instrument and accessories.
• Experience/knowledge in molecular and cellular biology techniques to contribute to the research activities of MURTI labs.
• Support the faculties in conducting workshops on microbiology, molecu- lar and cellular biology aspects and other scientific events.

NOTE: Willingness to work during 3:30 PM to 10:30PM 6 days in a week.

Eligible Qualification

First class M.Sc degree from the reputed universities in India with specialization in Molecular Biology /Biochemistry /Food science/Plant sciences/ Life sciences.

Experience

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal