Lab Tech III

Target PR Range: 20-30/hr
*Depending on experience

LABORATORY TECH III will contribute and support product development and skin biology science investigation by work within R&D department in the Biological Research group laboratory. Conduct testing new component function and formulations and perform cellular and/or molecular biological assessments. Requires ability to follow laboratory procedures with attention to detail, and successfully execute experiments, such as performing cellular and molecular biology techniques, included but not limited to, cell culture, gene expression analysis such as qPCR and/or protein analysis such as western blotting and ELISA. Creativity, attention to detail, strong communication skills, as well as the ability to successfully conduct projects under general supervision and as part of a team-based environment is crucial.
Main Area of Responsibilities:
• Responsible for cell culturing 2D monolayer cells, 3D skin model and ex vivo samples.
• Responsible for isolating mRNA and/or proteins from cell culture samples and excised skin tissues.
• Responsibility for analyzing using molecular and/or cell biology techniques such as qPCR, western blotting and/or ELISA
• Responsible for timely documentation of laboratory work.
• Establish experimental protocols and validating new assays under supervision.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to organize the sequencing and timing of work assigned.
• Computer proficiency with common PC software such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Requirements:
• Must have experience and knowledge with cellular and molecular biology techniques, including but not limited to, cell culture, gene expression analysis such as qPCR and/or protein analysis such as western blotting and ELISA.
• Must have ability to follows oral and complex written instructions.
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with other members of the group.
• Familiar and experience with writing SOPs.
• Experience and knowledge of 2D cell culturing (preferred with skin derived cells such as keratinocyte, fibroblast, and melanocyte) as well as 3D/organoid cell culture model is preferred.
• Histological assessment experience (IF, IHC) is plus.
• Knowledge of skin biology, developmental biology, stem cell, extracellular matrix is plus.

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree with minimum of three years of experience in a related field at academia/pharmaceutical laboratory setting (No PhD candidates)