Aquaculture Research Assistant — Life Science R&D

Republic Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Polytechnic in Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant (Aquaculture) to plan and conduct life science R&D experiments, focusing on aquaculture operations, including fish breeding and developmental biology. You will collaborate with project leaders, mentor students, and contribute to scientific reports and publications.

The role involves data analysis, literature reviews, and supporting procurement with lab management, with placement at RP or local partner institutions on a rotating

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in life science, Aquaculture, Agriculture or molecular biology.
• Experience in aquaculture operations and/or research would be an added advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with people at all levels.
• Possess sound planning, organising, good multi-tasking skills, with a strong sense of responsibility for completing assigned duties on time.
• Proficient in IT skills.
• Good documentation skills, laboratory techniques, research and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct life science related R&D experiments and routine operations with a focus on aquaculture such as husbandry, fish breeding, developmental biology, transcriptomics, routine molecular biology techniques, optimization of operations, diagnostics, health, genetics
• Work with the project leader and co-project leaders to achieve the aim of the research projects.
• Mentor students involved in final year projects, internships, short-term work attachments, and similar programmes.
• Analyse and interpret research data, critically review relevant scientific literature, and contribute to the preparation of scientific reports, presentations and research manuscripts for publication.
• Support the procurement of consumables and equipment together with lab management.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT proficiency

Documentation skills

Laboratory techniques

Education

Life science qualification

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Republic Polytechnic in Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant (Aquaculture) to plan and conduct life science R&D experiments, focusing on aquaculture operations, including fish breeding and developmental biology. You will collaborate with project leaders, mentor students, and contribute to scientific reports and publications.

The role involves data analysis, literature reviews, and supporting procurement with lab management, with placement at RP or local partner institutions on a rotating