Research Assistant (Microbiology & Immunology)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Assistant in the Immunology Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The role is based at Kent Ridge Campus on a 1-year contract with the possibility of extension.

Main duties include managing day-to-day core operations, assisting in biosafety and waste management, and coordinating facility operations with the programme manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university.
• Familiarity with SAP Ariba systems, grant administration, and institutional procurement processes will be advantageous.
• Meticulous, resourceful, and highly organised individual with good attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Prior experience in research administration and/or laboratory operations.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day core operations including equipment inventory control and procurement support.
• Assisting in biosafety, chemical safety and waste management processes.
• Maintaining compliance with Singapore and NUS regulatory requirements, contributing to the programme safety audit performance.
• Coordinate core facility operations, equipment usage and billing administration with the programme manager.
• Any other ad-hoc duties assigned by programme director.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent task management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Research Assistant (Microbiology & Immunology)

University-Level Unit: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Microbiology And Immunology Employee Category: Research Staff Location: Kent Ridge Campus Posted On: 25/06/2026

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for the position of Research Assistant in the Immunology Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

Appointments will be made on a 1-year contract with the possibility of extension.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day core operations including equipment inventory control and procurement support
• Assisting in biosafety, chemical safety and waste management processes
• Maintaining compliance with Singapore and NUS regulatory requirements, contributing to the programme safety audit performance
• Coordinate core facility operations, equipment usage and billing administration with the programme manager
• Any other ad-hoc duties assigned by programme director

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university
• Familiarity with SAP Ariba systems, grant administration, and institutional procurement processes will be advantageous
• Meticulous, resourceful, and highly organised individual with good attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks independently
• Prior experience in research administration and/or laboratory operations
• Good interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills

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