Histology & Tissue Processing Specialist

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to support the research community by operating specialised equipment and delivering high-quality technical services in tissue collection and processing, including necropsy, embedding, cryotomy, microtomy, and staining.

You will maintain equipment, assist with GLP QA audits, and handle routine lab administration while working in a fast-paced service-based environment, either independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences or a related field.
• Good basic laboratory skills and manual dexterity.
• Familiarity with histopathology techniques and GLP would be an advantage.
• Meticulous and organised with an ability to multi-task.
• Good communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to work in a service based environment and provide technical service support.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialised laboratory equipment to provide service to the research community.
• Provide high quality technical services to researchers in tissue collection and processing procedures, as well as other laboratory procedures such as necropsy, embedding, cryotomy, microtomy, staining, etc.
• Maintain equipment, consumables, etc in good working order to ensure an uninterrupted service whenever possible.
• Involve in QA audit for GLP compliance.
• Handle routine laboratory administration.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Life Sciences / Biological Sciences related field

Tools

Histopathology techniques

Job description

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to support the research community by operating specialised equipment and delivering high-quality technical services in tissue collection and processing, including necropsy, embedding, cryotomy, microtomy, and staining.

You will maintain equipment, assist with GLP QA audits, and handle routine lab administration while working in a fast-paced service-based environment, either independently or as part of a team.