Research Assistant (Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Metabolism)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU’s School of Biological Sciences in Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant to perform routine cell biology experiments and manage lab operations. You will handle procurements, health and safety, and assist PhD students and Research Fellows on ongoing research projects.

The role requires a BSc in Biology or related fields and hands-on experience in mammalian cell biology, biochemistry, and imaging techniques, with strong organizational and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• BSc in Biology or related fields.
• Experience in mammalian cell biology, biochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and fluorescence microscopy.
• Experience with mouse work and metabolic phenotyping.
• Strong teamwork and organizational skills; self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Support the general organization and operation of the lab.
• Handle procurements and oversee health and safety management matters.
• Work alongside PhD students and Research Fellows on research projects.
• Conduct experiments independently and analyze experimental data at a high standard.
• Give regular research updates in the form of internal group meetings.

Skills

Mammalian cell biology

Biochemistry

Immunohistochemistry

Fluorescence microscopy

Mouse work

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Education

BSc in Biology or related fields

Job description

Join Our Team at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

The School of Biological Sciences (SBS), part of the College of Science, was established in 2002 with a mission to advance biological and biomedical sciences. At SBS, our research spans various areas, including infectious diseases, immunology, neurodegenerative diseases, telomere biology, and genome function. Over the years, SBS has attracted talented individuals from around the world and Singapore to join as scientific leaders and researchers. For more details, please view https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sbs.

We are looking for a Research Assistant to carry out routine experiments in a cell biology laboratory, and be responsible for administrative and logistical upkeep pertaining to laboratory operations including procurements, overseeing health and safety management, and general lab organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the general organization and operation of the lab
• Handle procurements and oversee health and safety management matters
• Work alongside PhD students and Research Fellows on research projects
• Conduct experiments independently and analyze experimental data at a high standard
• Give regular research updates in the form of internal group meetings

Job Requirements

• BSc in Biology or related fields
• Prior lab experience in Mammalian Cell Biology (culturing of cells, transfection, etc.), Biochemistry (SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting), immunohistochemistry (sectioning and staining), fluorescence light microscopy (immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy, etc.), mouse work (metabolic phenotyping).
• Team-work attitude
• Excellent Organizational skills
• Resourceful and a self-starter

The College of Science seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution

NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

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