Laboratory Officer (HWP Lab), IMCB

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Singapore is looking for a motivated Research Officer to join a dynamic team. The role involves conducting wet lab experiments, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with researchers. Candidates should possess a Diploma in Biological Science or related fields along with hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Biological Science and Life Science disciplines or equivalent field with research experience.
• Hands-on expertise in DNA and RNA isolation, qRT-PCR, Plasmid construction and Western Blot.
• Experience in animal handling and basic IHC/IF staining.

Responsibilities

• Perform wet lab experiments including cell culture and molecular biology.
• Maintain accurate monitoring and reporting of experimental results.
• Provide lab maintenance support and perform administrative duties.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture experience

Molecular biology techniques

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork ability

Education

Diploma in Biological Science or Life Science

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a qualified individual who is highly motivated, passionate for science, and committed to laboratory ethics, to be employed for the role of Research Officer / Laboratory Officer. The candidate will work with a dynamic team on one or more of the below projects:

• To screen, identify and validate potential candidates targeting metabolic pathways, with the aim to develop novel therapeutic strategies targeting obesity and its associated complications.
• To study the metabolic regulation of immune cells in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis-associated hepatocellular carcinoma (NASH-HCC) progression.
• To investigate dysregulated cellular energetics and metabolites in tumor cells and their microenvironment, towards advancing metabolic drug discovery and therapy for cancer.
• To develop non-invasive circulating biomarkers and imaging-based strategies for early diagnosis and stratification of sarcopenia.

The successful candidate will:

• Perform wet lab experiments using techniques such as cell culture, molecular biology and assays, microscopy, and animal phenotyping and experiments.
• Maintain accurate monitoring and reporting of experimental set-up, results and research findings.
• Provide laboratory maintenance support, record keeping and other administrative/logistical duties pertaining to lab operations.
• Work closely with post-doc supervisor on a day-to-day basis, and interact, collaborate and assist other researchers and collaborators on related projects
• Communicate regularly with supervisor and join discussions with Principal Investigator and rest of the lab to discuss scientific progress and direction

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Diploma in Biological Science and Life Science disciplines or equivalent field with research experience in a biomedical laboratory.

The following research experiences are preferred:

• Mammalian cell culture experience
• Hands on expertise in Molecular biology and such as DNA and RNA isolation, qRT-PCR, Plasmid construction and Western Blot.
• Experience in animal handling.
• Basic IHC/IF staining, microscope use and Image analysis.
• Ability to multitask, work independently and as part of a team as well.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.