Assistant Research Officer

TEMASEK LIFE SCIENCES LABORATORY LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research lab in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Research Officer/Research Officer to engage in immunity and molecular biology projects involving Arabidopsis and brassica crops. Ideal candidates will possess a BSc/MSc in life sciences and a strong background in molecular techniques. The role includes laboratory management and reporting duties while contributing to significant research initiatives.

Benefits

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Flexi-benefits

Qualifications

• Highly motivated, disciplined, keen learner, and independent worker.
• Background in plant physiology, molecular biology, or genetics is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Handle general molecular work: gene cloning, protein purification, etc.
• Generate and care for transgenic Arabidopsis plants.
• Create weekly work progress report.

Skills

Molecular biology

Plant physiology

Genetics

Education

BSc (Hons)/MSc in life science

Job description

We are seeking for a highly motivated candidate and good team player to join our group as an Assistant Research Officer/ Research Officer (ARO/RO). The successful applicants will be involved in projects related to immunity, senescence, and transcriptional regulation in Arabidopsis thaliana and brassica crops.

Responsibilities:

• To handle general molecular work such as gene cloning, recombinant protein purification, western blot analysis and qRT-PCR analysis by extracting total RNA
• To generate and take care of transgenic Arabidopsis thaliana plants and their functional characterization
• To create weekly work progress report.
• To manage assigned general laboratory duties

Requirements:

• BSc (Hons)/ MSc in a life science discipline
• Highly motivated individuals that are disciplined, keen learners, and independent workers
• A strong background in plant physiology, molecular biology, or genetics will be added advantage

Salary and benefits are commensurable to educational qualifications and working experience of the candidates. Benefits include annual leave, medical and flexi-benefits, etc.

Interested individuals should send their application (including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and two recommendation letters) to:

HR Department

Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory Limited

Email: [e-mail]

(Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified)