Research Assistant (Biological Assay Development), ChBE

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant (Biological Assay Development) in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering group at ChBE, Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore. The role supports biosensing projects by preparing test samples and assisting scientists in a research setting.

Responsibilities include designing and performing day-to-day lab experiments for assay development and optimization, preparing probes for assay testing, and troubleshooting issues as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in clinical testing.
• Ability to design and perform day-to-day lab experiments for assay development.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform day-to-day lab experiments for assay development and optimization
• Prepare probes for use in assay testing
• Troubleshoot assay-related issues when needed

Skills

Lab techniques

Assay development

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Science / Chemistry

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant (Biological Assay Development), ChBE

University-Level Unit: College of Design and Engineering

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 18/08/2026

Job Description

To assist scientists in the research group to prepare test samples for biosensing projects.

Responsibilities Include

• Design and perform day-to-day lab experiments for assay development and optimization
• Prepare probes for use in assay testing
• Troubleshoot assay-related issues when needed

Job Requirements

• Minimally a Bachelor’s degree in Life Science / Chemistry, or other relevant fields
• 1-2 years’ experience in the area of clinical testing

Req ID: 34123