Research Assistant [LKCMedicine]

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is hiring a Research Assistant/Associate to support laboratory operations and research activities. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree and possess strong English communication skills. The role involves preparing Drosophila culture media, managing lab inventory, and maintaining safety standards. Lab experience is preferred, but entry-level candidates are welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree for Research Assistant or Master's Degree for Research Associate.
• Lab experience preferred but entry-level welcome.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Drosophila culture media and maintain fly stocks.
• Manage lab inventory, purchases, and documentation.
• Perform routine cleanup duties and maintain an organized workspace.

Skills

Good English communication skills

Organised with good time management

Ability to follow protocols precisely

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

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 neuroscience research group under Principal Investigator Ren Mengda within Lim Kah Leong Lab is dedicated to unraveling the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Parkinson’s disease. The lab’s key objective is to support efforts to identify novel therapeutic targets and strategies through interdisciplinary approaches, combining molecular biology, genetics, and translational models.

Job Purpose:

We are looking for a Research Assistant/Associate to support laboratory operations and research activities. The role will focus on preparing Drosophila culture media, maintaining fly stocks, managing laboratory inventory, and assisting with general lab duties to ensure smooth research workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare Drosophila culture media and maintain fly stocks.
• Manage lab inventory, purchases and documentation.
• Perform routine cleanup duties and maintain organized workspace and safety standards.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (for R.Asst) or Master's Degree (for R.Associate)
• Good English communication skills.
• Organised with good time management.
• Able to follow protocols precisely.
• Capable of handling fly medium dispensers monthly.
• Lab experience preferred (entry-level welcome).

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.