Research Assistant

Description:

Position Summary

Applications are invited for a position of a Research Assistant-Technical (RA) in the Germ Free Platform (Platform E).

The RA will work on the Germ Free Platform and will be responsible for delivering pre-clinical research projects in the germ free facility. The RA will work in a cleanroom environment overseeing the day-to-day care of the germ free research projects. They will prepare for and participate in laboratory trials. The candidate will maintain stocks and associated supplies and ensure that all germ free research practices conform to the applicable ethical standards and legislations. It is desirable that the successful candidate will have significant experience working with animal models, including in a germ-free facility.

Required qualifications:

BSc in Biological Sciences or equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications:

Completion of the LAST course and HPRA personal authorisation.

UCC is an accredited research organisation and as such can form hosting agreements with third country nationals (and non-EEA nationals) for the purpose of conducting research in the University.