Research Assistant I
- Waterloo, ON
- On-site
- Posted Sep 21, 2026
- 1 position
$47,211–$59,014 / year
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- Employment type
- Part-time, Temporary
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 20 hours per week
Job summary
The Research Assistant will conduct laboratory activities in microbiology and molecular biology, including DNA extraction, gene cloning, and PCR. They will also assist with general laboratory maintenance, data collection, and the preparation of research materials.
Job details
The Research Assistant will conduct laboratory activities in microbiology and molecular biology, including DNA extraction, gene cloning, and PCR. They will also assist with general laboratory maintenance, data collection, and the preparation of research materials. Candidates must have a BSc degree in biology, microbiology, molecular biology, or biotechnology. Demonstrated laboratory experience in microbiology or molecular biology is preferred.
What you’ll do
The Research Assistant will conduct laboratory activities in microbiology and molecular biology, including DNA extraction, gene cloning, and PCR. They will also assist with general laboratory maintenance, data collection, and the preparation of research materials.
Requirements
Candidates must have a BSc degree in biology, microbiology, molecular biology, or biotechnology. Demonstrated laboratory experience in microbiology or molecular biology is preferred.
Listed skills
- Microsoft Word · Preferred
- Microsoft Excel · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Communication Skills · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Microbiology
- Molecular biology
- DNA extraction
- Gene cloning
- PCR
- Laboratory maintenance
- Data collection
- Specimen collection
- Literature research
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
Job areas
- Science & Research
- Education