Research Assistant — Metabolic & Cardiovascular Lab

Duke-NUS Medical School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke-NUS Medical School is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support cardiovascular and metabolic research. The role involves mouse colony management, molecular biology and cell culture work, as well as documenting results and contributing to publications.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative, interdisciplinary Office of Research team at the Outram Campus, with opportunities to contribute to translational studies and clinical research in metabolic disorders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• Experience in molecular biology, cell culture and rodent handling.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work in a team.
• Open-minded, energetic and capable of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks and support all aspects of the research project.
• Support general mouse colony maintenance and assist with molecular biology and cell culture experiments.
• Document and report experimental results accurately.
• Contribute to project management, presentations and publications.
• Assist with lab upkeep, safety protocols and ongoing research procedures.
• Carry out other related duties as needed.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Rodent handling

Metabolic studies

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Life Science, Biomedical Sciences, or related discipline

Job description

Duke-NUS Medical School is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to support cardiovascular and metabolic research. The role involves mouse colony management, molecular biology and cell culture work, as well as documenting results and contributing to publications.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative, interdisciplinary Office of Research team at the Outram Campus, with opportunities to contribute to translational studies and clinical research in metabolic disorders.