Dr Meng Tao Group - Assistant Research Officer

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

Job summary

TEMASEK LIFE SCIENCES LABORATORY LIMITED is seeking a highly motivated researcher specialized in applied virology. The role involves the development of antiviral drugs and vaccines, with responsibilities including cell culture and assessment of immune responses in small animals. Candidates should possess an MSc or BSc in relevant fields, have strong communication skills, and be capable of working independently in a collaborative environment. Attractive benefits such as annual leave and medical coverage are part of the offer.

Benefits

Annual leave

Medical benefits

Flexi-benefits

Qualifications

• Prior experience in animal and virus handling is advantageous.
• Collaborative research team experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in general lab maintenance and procurement.
• Culture cells and generate knock-in/knock-out cell lines.
• Detect and quantify virions, viral genome and/or viral proteins using various techniques.
• Evaluate immune responses of small animals infected by viruses.
• Analyse data and prepare reports.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

MSc / BSc in immunology, microbiology, virology or related field

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated and mature researcher with a background in applied

virology. The successful candidate will work with the team on development of antiviral drugs

and vaccines against HFMD, dengue and so on.

Major duties and responsibility of the position include but are not limited to:

• Assist in general lab maintenance and procurement.

• Culture cells and generate knock-in/knock-out cell lines.

• Detect and quantify virions, viral genome and/or viral proteins using various techniques

(e.g., PCR, western blot, immunofluorescent assay).

• Evaluate the immune responses of small animals infected by viruses.

• Analyse data and prepare reports.

Requirements:

• MSc / BSc in immunology, microbiology, virology or a related field.

• Prior experience in animal and virus handling is advantageous.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative research team.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

Salary and benefits are commensurable to the educational qualifications and working

experience of the candidate. Benefits include annual leave, medical and flexi-benefits, etc.

Interested individuals should send their applications (including a cover letter, curriculum vitae

and two recommendation letters) to:

Dr MENG Tao

Head (applied virology)

Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory Limited

Email: [e-mail]