Junior Researcher

The position supports laboratory research by performing routine experiments and assisting with study activities under the guidance of Principal Investigator (PI).

• Prepares materials, cell culture media and experimental samples, and assists with cell culture preparation and routine biomedical laboratory experiments under supervision.
• Sets up and operates laboratory instruments and experimental systems, performs routine checks, and reports technical or experimental issues for troubleshooting.
• Follows approved laboratory safety, biosafety, aseptic technique and waste-handling procedures during experimental work.
• Participates in ongoing experiments and maintains detailed records, logs and summary reports for all experiments, including graphs, scientific calculations and statistical charting.
• Assists with basic data analysis, process documentation, and lab-related SOP updates.
• Receives, labels and stores lab supplies and equipment, maintaining material receipts and logs for inventory control.
• Assists with approved animal studies, including animal handling, sample collection and experimental procedures, under appropriate supervision, where applicable.
• Follows laboratory safety, quality control and applicable research compliance requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences, life sciences, or a related field
• up to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in a healthcare or biomedical research setting is desirable.

• Basic knowledge of research experiments, laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
• Ability to follow established experimental procedures and collect and organize research data.
• Ability to perform basic analysis and draw preliminary inferences under guidance.
• Attention to detail with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar was established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation (QF). The first medical school in Qatar and a pioneer of coeducation at the university level, WCM-Q offers an integrated Six-Year Medical Program that incorporates pre‑medical and medical studies and leads to the Cornell University M.D. degree.

Teaching is by Cornell and Weill Cornell faculty, including physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) who hold Weill Cornell appointments. Enrollment has grown rapidly from 25 first‑year pre‑medical students in the fall of 2002 to over 300 students from more than 30 countries today.

WCM-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, which was founded over 100 years ago, and shares the same mission:

• to provide the finest education possible for medical students
• to conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge
• to improve healthcare both now and for future generations
• to provide the highest quality of care to the community

WCM-Q’s home city is Doha, a thriving cosmopolitan metropolis with a culturally diverse population, a rapidly growing economy, and modern infrastructure. WCM-Q is a member of Qatar Foundation, a not‑for‑profit organization with multiple centers focused on education, research and innovation, and community development. WCM-Q is located within Education City, the flagship development of QF, which occupies more than 12 square kilometers and is home to some of the world’s leading educational institutions, including Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and overseas campuses of elite universities, such as VCUarts Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Northwestern Qatar, Georgetown University in Qatar, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, and HEC Paris in Qatar.

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minorities/Females/employer.