Laboratory Technologist (CSI, Dr Low Jun Siong's Lab)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support laboratory staff and researchers by performing laboratory-based investigations, analyzing samples, and recording findings using standard procedures.

You will work with a range of equipment, conduct experiments such as plasmid cloning, PCR, and tissue culture, and help ensure safety compliance, logging results and maintaining daily equipment records.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Ability to handle potentially hazardous substances safely.
• Knowledge of QHSE management systems and lab practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and databases.

Responsibilities

• Carry out laboratory investigations and analyses using standard equipment.
• Collect, label, and analyze samples with appropriate testing devices.
• Design and execute lab testing per procedures, record observations.
• Maintain safety, logs, and calibration of lab equipment.

Skills

Lab safety

QHSE knowledge

MS Office

Database systems

Education

Diploma in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field

Job description

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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Job Description

As a Laboratory Technician, you will be supporting laboratory staff and researchers in terms of carrying out laboratory-based scientific investigations. You will work with laboratory equipment to analyse samples, conduct experiments, and record the findings.

Research

• To help in carrying out assigned Molecular Biology and Cellular Biology experiments such as
  • Plasmid cloning and PCR
  • Genetic manipulation experiments in cells using lentiviruses or CRISPR-Cas9 system
  • Harvest protein, RNA, or DNA from tissue, cell lines, and bacteria
  • Measure protein or RNA level changes by Western blot, immunostaining, qRT-PCR
  • Monitor changes cellular phenotypes by fluorescent microscopy and flow cytometry
  • Long term tissue culture
  • Processing of patient blood and tissue samples
  • Protein production and purification
• Collecting, receiving, labelling, and/or analysing samples using the correct testing equipment, when necessary
• Designing and executing laboratory testing in line with standard testing procedures, recording observations, and interpreting findings
• Recording all experimental data and test results accurately

Administrative

• Organizing and storing all chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to safety instructions
• Ensuring that safety guidelines are always adhered to within the laboratory
• Maintaining daily logs and equipment record books
• Cleaning, sterilizing, maintaining, and calibrating laboratory equipment
• Procurement of laboratory supplies and consumables

Qualifications

• Diploma in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
• Comfortable handling potentially hazardous substances and chemicals (flammable liquids, biohazards etc)
• Knowledge of QHSE management systems, preventative measures, and laboratory best practices
• Microsoft Office Suite and database systems