Assistant Scientist

Manages/pursues multiple research projects with supervision; participates in the design and execution of experiments; contributes in writing manuscripts; oversees the overall inventory; maintains Standard Operating Procedures under the guidance of Head of the Research Unit; and trains and supervises students and junior technical staff.

• Conducts various types of experiments and perform complex test in the laboratory.
• Analyses and evaluates research data and provides interpretations requiring significant knowledge of a specialized area of research.
• Assists in planning and designing experiments .
• Monitors overall laboratory inventory and supplies as well as maintains experimental records and protocols.
• Ensures work progresses according to plan and informs supervisor if problems arise.
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of a scientist.
• Supervises students and junior technical staff working on assigned research projects .
• Follows all laboratory safety rules and regulations .
• Follows all hospital related policies and procedures .
• Participates in self and others’ education, training and development, as applicable .
• Performs any other related duties as assigned

• - Evidence of excellent level of technical, managerial, communication and computer skills and accomplishments that need to be described and scored by immediate supervisor in the Scientific Scoring Form.
• - Evidence of publications as a first and/or co-author.
• - Proven records of presenting original data at least once in a national or international meeting is preferable.
• - Evidence of mentoring ability and supervisory skills to students and junior technical staff.
• - Proof of working knowledge in safety measures such as biological, radiological, and/or chemical in form of certificates. If not available, then a letter from the immediate supervisor stating the candidate working knowledge in the relevant field

• Six (6) years of relevant experience with Master’s Degree or eight (8) years with Bachelor Degree required.