Research Assistant (Dept of Microbiology & Immunology)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant for the project "Janus-Faced Neutrophils: From Inflammation to Resolution" in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Appointments are on a 1-year contract basis with possible extension.

The RA will support scientific and operational development of the laboratory, conduct research, and ensure safety and compliance in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in life sciences or related field.
• Hands-on lab experience including cell culture and molecular biology.
• Experience with flow cytometry or imaging is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance research work with procurement and audit tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support experiments in neutrophil biology and inflammation using cellular, molecular, imaging, flow cytometry, and animal approaches.
• Maintain accurate records, analyze data, troubleshoot protocols, and interpret results.
• Assist with literature review, figure preparation, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Coordinate safety, SOPs, risk assessments, and training records for the lab.
• Support procurement workflows: quotations, purchase requests, orders, and invoices.
• Manage inventories of reagents, samples, and consumables; ensure replenishment.
• Prepare documentation for inspections and audits; coordinate corrective actions.
• Liaise with departmental admins, support offices, animal facilities, and vendors.
• Assist with onboarding new lab members and foster collaborative environment.
• Assist with other research, safety, administrative, procurement, and operational duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Lab safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in life sciences

Tools

Prism

FlowJo

EndNote

Adobe Illustrator

BioRender

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 Research Assistant for "" " Janus-Faced Neutrophils: From Inflammation to Resolution in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine is committed to advancing medicine through immunological research and promoting collaborative, cutting-edge research, technology, and data sharing to stimulate discoveries about the central role of the immune system in human health and harness its power to diagnose and treat disease. More information on the department is available at https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/mbio/. Appointments will be made on a 1-year contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

The Research Assistant (RA) will work closely with the Principal Investigator and research team to support both the scientific and operational development of the laboratory. The RA will conduct research while helping to ensure that the laboratory operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with institutional requirements.

Main duties and responsibilities

The Research Assistant will contribute to projects focused on neutrophil biology, acute inflammation, immune resolution, and host defense. We are seeking a scientifically curious, driven, hands-on, and highly organized individual who is motivated to generate rigorous research findings and contribute to high-quality publications while taking ownership of the day-to-day systems that support a productive laboratory.

(1) Conduct and support experimental work in neutrophil biology, inflammation, infection, and immune regulation using cellular, molecular, imaging, flow cytometric, and animal approaches, as appropriate;

(2) Maintain accurate experimental records, organize and analyze data, troubleshoot protocols, and contribute to the interpretation and communication of research findings;

(3) Assist with literature review, figure preparation, manuscripts, scientific presentations, reports, and internal research documentation;

(4) Coordinate laboratory safety and compliance activities, including standard operating procedures, risk assessments, training records, incident documentation, and other institutional requirements;

(5) Support procurement and administrative workflows, including sourcing quotations, purchase requests and orders, goods receipt, invoice follow-up, vendor liaison, and record keeping;

(6) Manage inventories of reagents, samples, consumables, and shared equipment, including maintenance and service records and timely replenishment of laboratory supplies;

(7) Prepare and maintain documentation for laboratory inspections and audits, coordinate corrective actions, and ensure that follow-up items are completed;

(8) Liaise with departmental administrators, research support offices, animal facilities, core facilities, and vendors to support laboratory operations and research activities;

(9) Support the onboarding and access arrangements of new laboratory members and contribute to an organized, collaborative, and efficient research environment;

(10) Assist with other research, safety, administrative, procurement, compliance, and operational duties assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Qualifications

The applicant should:

(a) Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, immunology, cell biology, microbiology, or a related discipline;

(b) Have hands-on laboratory research experience; experience in cell culture, molecular biology, flow cytometry, microscopy, immunological assays, and/or animal work would be advantageous;

(c) Have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the willingness to balance experimental research with laboratory safety, administration, procurement, and audit responsibilities;

(d) Be proactive, reliable, and able to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and follow tasks through to completion;

(e) Have good written and oral communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Prism, FlowJo, EndNote, Adobe Illustrator, BioRender, or related software would be advantageous;

(f) Prior experience in laboratory operations, procurement, safety, compliance, or research administration would be advantageous, although training will be provided.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.