Electrophysiology Lab Research Assistant

Novocure is a global publicly-traded commercial-stage oncology company developing a profoundly different cancer treatment therapy called tumor treating fields (TTFields) for patients with solid tumors. TTFields therapy is a non-invasive, novel, antimitotic treatment modality that utilizes proprietary technology attempting to slow or reverse tumor progression by inducing tumor cell death.

Novocure's commercialized product, Optune, is approved for the treatment of adult patients with glioblastoma (GBM) in the USA, Europe, and Israel.

Novocure has ongoing or completed clinical trials and is further expanding its efforts into several other solid tumor indications - non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and other types of solid cancers. 

Our innovation team is expanding, and we are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Lab Research Assistant to work under the supervision of the Senior Electrophysiology scientist who leads the research in the Electrophysiology Laboratory.

In this role, you will support research aimed at understanding the effects of TTFields therapy on cellular electrophysiological properties.
This is a hands-on role requiring technical expertise in cell biology and electrophysiology techniques.

This full-time position is located in our R&D center, Haifa, Israel, and will be reported to the Senior Electrophysiology and Analysis Scientist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing basic experimental tasks: supporting and performing electrophysiological recordings in accordance with the researchers' instructions
• Operating scientific instruments and collecting data, managing an orderly record of experiment protocols and results
• Supporting the day to day activities of the laboratory: preparing equipment, solutions and samples for experiments, and performing ongoing maintenance of laboratory equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Qualifications:

B.Sc in Biology / Medical Sciences/ Life Sciences / Bio-Medical engineering/ Biotechnology and Food engineering
 

• Knowledge:

• Experience in laboratory work – mandatory (also experience as part of an academic project)
• Ability to work neatly and precision in details
• Willingness to learn and perform repetitive tasks as needed

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• willing to work with animals
• Excellent communication skills in English

ABOUT NOVOCURE:

Our vision

Patient-forward: aspiring to make a difference in cancer.

Our patient-forward mission

Together with our patients, we strive to extend survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer by developing and commercializing our innovative therapy.

Our patient-forward values

– innovation

– focus

– drive

– courage

– trust

– empathy

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