Lab Officer (Biology | DNA | Science) - Up to $4,200 + Variable Bonus + Benefits

SEARCH PERSONNEL PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking a Lab Officer to handle biological samples and perform NGS Sequencing. Required qualifications include a degree in life sciences and lab experience. The role involves preparing sequencing libraries, analyzing data, and interacting with clients. Ideal candidates must be bilingual in English and Mandarin, and have necessary biological lab techniques. This position offers a permanent contract with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Variable Bonus

Staff Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of lab work experience.
• Experience in DNA/RNA extraction is preferred.
• Ability to converse with Mandarin speaking clients.

Responsibilities

• Receive biological samples from customers for NGS Sequencing.
• Prepare sequencing libraries and perform quality assessment.
• Analyze sequencing data and report results to customers.
• Maintain lab equipment & documentation as per quality requirements.
• Assist in troubleshooting for customers.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Mandarin

Biological lab techniques

Library preparation experience

Education

Degree/Diploma in Genetics, Biology, or related life sciences major

Job description

• Position: Lab Officer

• Location: Buona Vista

• Working hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 6pm) *might have shift work arrangement

• Salary (commensurate with experience): Up to $4,200 + Variable Bonus + Staff Benefits

• Duration: Permanent

• Industry: Laboratory/R&D/Science

Main Responsibilities

• Receive biological samples from customers for NGS Sequencing
• Prepare sequencing libraries, perform quality assessment and perform sequencing runs
• Analyze sequencing data and report results to customers in a timely manner
• Assist in ensuring proper documentation of all processes including the monthly report of sequencing services conducted
• Assist in troubleshooting for customers
• Interact with bioinformaticians and evaluate bioinformatics output
• Maintain lab equipment & documentation in accordance with quality requirements of ISO and CAP accreditation standards
• Other ad-hoc projects as required by the superiors

Requirements

• Bilingual in both English and Mandarin to converse with Mandarin speaking clients
• Degree/Diploma in Genetics, Biology or related life sciences major
• Minimum 1 year of lab work experience
• Experience in DNA/RNA extraction is preferred
• Possess biological lab techniques and library preparation experience

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