Job Description

CATEGORY

Research

COLLEGE

Departments

DEPARTMENT

Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences

JOB PURPOSE

As a Research Technician and a member of the newly established Tissue Bank team at the Sharjah Institute for Medical Research (SIMR), you will be expected to support the tissue banking operations by conducting routine histology, including sectioning FFPE blocks using microtomy and performing immunohistochemistry. Additionally, you will be responsible for executing basic molecular pathology techniques such as DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, and fluorescent microscopy. The ideal candidate will hold a BSc or MSc in biomedical science with proven experience in histology and molecular pathology. Moreover, you should have a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel and Access database, as well as the importance of ethics in medical research.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

Manage the day to day running of the Tissue Bank including sample entry, storage and retrieval Carry out routine histology tasks such as microtomy, H&E staining and immunohistochemistry staining to support various histopathology based projects Manage the ordering, stock taking and auditing of the Tissue Bank Develop and perform molecular pathology techniques such as DNA and RNA extraction and QC from various tissues stored in the tissue bank including FFPE, Blood and Saliva. In addition, help with setting up downstream techniques such as qRT-PCR, PCR and running acrylamide and agarose gels Support all Tissue Bank research projects assigned to him/her by groups in SIMR and College of Medicine

REQUIRED SKILLS

Proficient in microtomy, cryostat, H&E staining, and immunohistochemistry Basic knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel and Access, with a foundational understanding of ethics in medical research Basic experience in molecular pathology techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction from various tissues such as saliva and FFPE Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective interaction with staff and faculty at the institute and College of Medicine Experience in DNA and RNA library construction for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), including the use of Fluidigm

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in a Biomedical or Life Science discipline, with demonstrated experience in molecular pathology.

JOB LOCATION

University of Sharjah (Main)

JOB CRITERIA

GENDER

, Male, Female,

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

2

LIVING IN UAE

Open for all

NATIONALITY

, All,