R&D Project Officer – Materials & Coatings

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory invites applications for a Project Officer to innovate hybridized composite materials and thin film coatings. The role collaborates across NTI and NTU teams to advance research toward impactful technologies.

Responsibilities include literature reviews, experimental setup, data analysis, cytotoxicity assessment, safety compliance, and coordinated reporting to funding agencies. A bachelor degree in Materials Science or related field is required, with hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Materials Science/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in biomaterials, thin film coatings, and basic material characterization (SEM, EDX, XRD).
• Experience in mammalian cell culture and aseptic handling.
• Proficiency with data analysis and graphing tools for research work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and generate periodic updates.
• Assist in setting up and conducting experiments per protocols.
• Carry out assays and analysis to optimize coating thickness, uniformity, and delivery effectiveness.
• Conduct biochemical and biological assays to assess bioavailability and cytotoxicity.
• Ensure health and safety regulations compliance in all research activities.
• Manage laboratory inventory, track supplies and procurement.
• Support coordination within the multidisciplinary team and with external collaborators.
• Assist with periodic progress reports required by funding agencies.
• Disseminate research results in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.

Skills

Biomaterials experience

Thin film coatings experience

Mammalian cell culture

Aseptic handling

Interpersonal skills

Communication and writing

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Origin/OriginPro

GraphPad Prism

SEM

EDX

XRD

Job description

NTI-NTU Corporate Laboratory invites applications for a Project Officer to innovate hybridized composite materials and thin film coatings. The role collaborates across NTI and NTU teams to advance research toward impactful technologies.

Responsibilities include literature reviews, experimental setup, data analysis, cytotoxicity assessment, safety compliance, and coordinated reporting to funding agencies. A bachelor degree in Materials Science or related field is required, with hands-on