The Research Assistant (Technician) supports the research project “Microbial Environment of Public Toilets in Oman: Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Uropathogenic Bacteria” (Project ID: BFP/URG/HSS/25/156) by carrying out routine microbiology laboratory work on the collected samples, including culturing, primary identification and sub-culturing of bacterial isolates, in the Microbiology laboratory (FOODMIC008).
The post-holder works under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, follows laboratory biosafety procedures, and keeps accurate records of all laboratory work.

• Culture the bacteria from the collected samples on different culture media.
• Examine and record the colonial morphology and perform Gram staining for primary identification of the isolates.
• Sub-culture mixed colonies onto separate agar plates to obtain pure isolates.
• Prepare culture media, stains and reagents, and label, store and record all plates, isolates and results accurately.
• Follow laboratory biosafety, infection prevention and waste disposal procedures at all times.
Report progress and any problems to the Principal Investigator, and carry out other related tasks assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Minimum 1 year of experience in a microbiology laboratory, including cultivating and identifying bacteria.

• Basic understanding of infection prevention and control principles.
• Familiarity with microbiology diagnostic tests.
• Willingness to learn sterile sampling techniques (full training provided).
• Basic computer skills (MS Excel, Word).

BSc in Microbiology or a related field.