Immunotherapy Research Assistant
めんえきちりょうけんきゅうじょし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Healthcare Assistants
- Minor : Other Healthcare Assistants
Summary
A job that supports research and development in immunotherapy by assisting with experiments using immunological methods and performing data analysis.
Description
Immunotherapy research assistants support basic experiments and preclinical trials using immune cells or antibodies. They mainly follow researchers' instructions to handle cell culture, animal experiments, reagent preparation, implementation of analysis techniques such as ELISA and flow cytometry, and organization and analysis of the obtained data. They work at universities, public research institutions, or pharmaceutical company research labs, where teamwork and accuracy are required. Additionally, a mindset to continuously learn the latest research techniques and equipment operation is necessary.
Future Outlook
With the growing demand for advanced immunotherapy, the need for research assistants with specialized knowledge is expected to increase in the future. Personnel equipped with bioinformatics skills and adaptability to new technologies are particularly valuable.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Curious or inquisitive / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Laboratory Employment / Laboratory Work / Pharmaceutical Company Research Facilities / University Research Institutions
Career Path
Research Assistant → Research Technician → Postdoc Researcher → Researcher → Research Associate
Required Skills
Basic Experimental Techniques / Cell Culture / Data Analysis / Immunological Experimental Techniques / Laboratory Animal Handling Techniques
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading Ability / Lab Equipment Maintenance / PCR / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in reagent amounts or procedures can affect experimental results. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to quickly acquire new technologies and methods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly because they follow existing protocols. |
Aliases
- Immunology Research Assistant
- Research Assistant (Immunotherapy)
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