Research Associate II- STEM Cell Biology, Organoids, and Biobanking

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in molecular biology, biotechnology, animal science, cell biology, genetics, biomedical sciences, veterinary sciences, aquatic biology or related disciplines
  
• Two years of relevant experience with a degree or four years of relevant experience with a diploma
  
• Strong laboratory experience in molecular biology and biotechnology workflows
  
• Experience in sterile tissue culture techniques
  
• Knowledge of molecular biology methods (PCR, nucleic acid extraction, gel electrophoresis)
  
• Experience handling biological samples and laboratory equipment
  
• Ability to maintain detailed laboratory records
  
• Good understanding of biosafety and laboratory quality systems
  
• Experience with stem cell culture or organoid systems
  
• Experience in cryopreservation and biobanking
  
• Familiarity with livestock or aquatic genetic resources
  
• Knowledge of genomics or sequencing workflows
  
• Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
  
• Familiarity with ABS, DSI, or biodiversity governance frameworks
  

• Provide logistical support for field activities, including sampling and processing
  
• Support laboratory operations and the establishment of primary cell line cultures
  
• Maintain and monitor stem cell cultures and biobanked cell lines to ensure quality and viability
  
• Perform organoid differentiation in line with established protocols
  
• Conduct biobanking activities, including cryopreservation and sample storage
  
• Conduct molecular biology analyses and support cellular characterization processes
  
• Maintain accurate data records and support data management and Digital Sequence Information (DSI) processes
  
• Ensure compliance with project documentation requirements, laboratory biosafety standards, and quality assurance protocols
  
• Support capacity building initiatives and collaborate effectively with WorldFish and NARS project partners
  
• Support stakeholder engagement activities, including training sessions and outreach initiatives
  
• Implement and promote adherence to biosafety and ethical research protocols
  
• Contribution to manuscripts and publications drafting
  
• Perform any other related duties as may be required