Research Assistant in Biomedical Field [LKCMedicine]

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cancer Discovery and Regenerative Medicine Programme at a leading university seeks a motivated research assistant to support scientific research and administrative tasks. The role involves managing laboratory activities, maintaining documentation, and assisting in communication within the programme. Ideal candidates should have a background in biomedical sciences and experience in laboratory settings.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining research laboratories.
• Proficiency in preparing scientific presentations and reports.
• Knowledge of basic biomedical laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist the programme Director in managing daily activities and communications.
• Manage scientific data and documentation for the programme.
• Support the preparation of grant applications and presentations.

Skills

Laboratory organization

Data management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or relevant biomedical field (BSc)

Job description

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) trains doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. The School, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programmes, is named after local philanthropist Tan Sri Dato Lee Kong Chian. Established in 2010 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in partnership with Imperial College London, LKCMedicine aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The School’s primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare recognised for the quality of its medical expertise, facilities and teaching. The School is transitioning to an NTU medical school ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical School. In August 2024, we welcomed our first intake of the NTU MBBS programme, that has been recently enhanced to include themes like precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with an expanded scope in the medical humanities. Graduates from the five-year undergraduate medical degree programme will have a strong understanding of the scientific basis of medicine, with an emphasis on technology, data science and the humanities.

The Cancer Discovery and Regenerative Medicine (CDRM) Programme was recently launched at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. It is located in the Experimental Medicine Building at the Nanyang Technological University-Main Campus. CDRM is a rapidly growing programme focused on identifying synthetic lethality factors in various cancers and exploring these cancer vulnerabilities to improve early diagnosis and therapy. CDRM also directly contributes to training medical students and generating a new generation of medicine and biomedical research leaders in Singapore and Asia. CDRM currently consists of 8 research groups focused on various aspects of cancer biology, including genome stability, stem cell differentiation, and dedifferentiation. The ultimate goal of the CDRM programme is to translate science-based discoveries towards the clinics. The success of our mission relies on tight collaboration among CDRM research groups and other research groups within LKCMedicine, NTU, Singapore, and worldwide, such as the University of Oxford.

Cancer Discovery and Regenerative Medicine Programme seeks an enthusiastic, motivated and well-organized research assistant (with a Bachelor degree in biomedical sciences or related fields) to help us organize, structure, maintain and support our Cancer Discovery and Regenerative Medicine Programme.

The candidate will have some basic experience maintaining research laboratories, including purchasing consumables and equipment, documenting protocols and research data, communicating with research groups, and supporting the Director in daily administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have a few years of experience working as a research assistant in biomedical or related fields.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist the programme Director in managing the programme responsibilities such as organizing daily activities and communications.
2. Manage scientific data and documentation related to the programme.
3. Prepare quarterly and annual reports for stakeholders and funding bodies.
4. Support the preparation of grant applications, presentations, and research materials.
5. Coordinate meetings, conferences, and collaborations, including logistics and documentation.
6. Provide guidance to new research group members on programme objectives and procedures.
7. Handle procurement of reagents and equipment, maintaining laboratory inventory.
8. Maintain and update laboratory data, including reagent and cell culture records.
9. Ensure proper maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment and facilities.
10. Communicate effectively with support teams to ensure smooth research and administrative operations.

Key Competencies and Education Requirements:

• Proficiency in preparing scientific presentations, figures, and reports.
• Experience in laboratory organization, maintenance, and data management in biomedical research.
• Knowledge of basic biomedical laboratory techniques.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and technologies.
• Highly skilled in laboratory techniques and capable of achieving research and administrative goals in a competitive environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology or relevant biomedical field (BSc).