Research Assistant, Enzyme Biocatalysis & Biochemistry

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 3,200 - 5,200; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore seeks a Research Assistant to join the School of Biological Sciences. You will contribute to a project on enzyme biocatalysts, planning biochemical experiments and performing cloning and related techniques.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or biochemistry with strong communication skills and experience in DNA/protein analysis and protein expression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in biochemical assays, molecular cloning, protein expression, and protein structure–function studies.
• Competence in DNA and protein sequence and structural analysis, including sequence comparison, structure prediction, and molecular modeling.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct biochemical experiments using appropriate experimental techniques and protocols.
• Perform molecular cloning and related molecular biology procedures.
• Contribute to experimental planning and design, including the development and optimization of experimental approaches.
• Analyze, interpret, and critically evaluate experimental data and results.
• Document and summarize experimental findings through written reports, presentations, and oral discussions.

Skills

Molecular cloning

Biochemical assays

Protein expression

DNA/protein analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Biochemistry

Tools

Sequence analysis

Molecular modeling/structure prediction

Job description

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore seeks a Research Assistant to join the School of Biological Sciences. You will contribute to a project on enzyme biocatalysts, planning biochemical experiments and performing cloning and related techniques.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or biochemistry with strong communication skills and experience in DNA/protein analysis and protein expression.