Research Assistant (Allergy & Immunology - Paediatrics)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Division of Allergy & Immunology at the Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The role focuses on clinical translational research in vaccine immunology and involves lab work, data analysis, and collaboration with the PI and study team.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to molecular biology, immunology techniques, and tissue culture while contributing to high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, molecular & cell biology, bioengineering, biomedical science, immunology, virology or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years of working experience.
• Experience in molecular biology, immunological techniques and tissue/cell culture.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with attention to detail and initiative.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Some exposure to data analysis platforms such as GraphPad Prism, FlowJo, R or Python.

Responsibilities

• Routine lab work and maintenance.
• Molecular biology work.
• Tissue/Cell culture.
• Immunological work e.g. ELISA, flow cytometry.
• Lab consumables procurement.
• Inventory keeping.

Skills

Independent worker

Team player

Molecular biology

Immunology techniques

Tissue culture

Data analysis (GraphPad Prism, FlowJo,

R/Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, molecular & cell biology, bioengineering, biomedical science, immunology, virology or related field

Tools

GraphPad Prism

FlowJo

R

Python

Job description

Company description

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

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Division of Allergy & Immunology at the Department of Paediatrics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our dynamic team, working on clinical translational research in vaccine immunology. This position offers a stimulating and intellectually enriching environment, providing opportunities for professional growth and development. Appointments will be made on an annual contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

The Research Assistant will be responsible to, and collaborate with, the Principal Investigator and study team members to conduct various research projects in the field of Paediatric Vaccine Immunology to achieve high quality and impactful deliverables. Specific roles include inventory keeping for reagents and clinical samples, design and conduct of immunological experiments and data analysis.

Main duties and responsibilities

The Research Assistant will be involved in conducting laboratory assays under the supervision of the Research Fellow (RF) and will be accountable to the Principal Investigator (PI).

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Routine lab work and maintenance
• Molecular biology work
• Tissue/Cell culture
• Immunological work eg ELISA, flow cytometry
• Lab consumables procurement
• Inventory keeping

Qualifications

The applicant should:

1. Have a Bachelors in biochemistry, molecular & cell biology, bioengineering, biomedical science, immunology, virology or a related field;
2. Have at least 2-3 years of working experience;
3. Have some experience in molecular biology, immunological techniques and tissue/cell culture;
4. Be able to work independently and in a team, have an investigative nature, attention to detail, self-motivated with initiative;
5. Have outstanding organizational skills and interpersonal skills;
6. Have some previous exposure to data analysis platforms such as GraphPad Prism, FlowJo, R or Python

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Yap Gaik Chin, at [e-mail].

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Paediatrics

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 29164