Research Assistant (Microbiology & Immunology)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant in Microbiology & Immunology, housed within the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The role is based at the Kent Ridge Campus and reports to Assistant Professor Cheryl Lee.

You will provide administrative, operational and procurement support for the laboratory, coordinating purchasing, payments, inventory and project records to ensure smooth research operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in procurement, administration, finance, or project coordination.
• Experience with procurement processes and vendor coordination is an advantage.
• Experience supporting research administration or grant management is an advantage.
• Experience in a laboratory or research environment is advantageous.
• Strong organizational, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and good IT literacy.
• Strong written and verbal communication with researchers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end procurement, purchasing and payment support.
• Track financial and procurement activities for research grants.
• Coordinate with offices, suppliers and vendors to obtain quotations and process orders.
• Maintain procurement, financial, inventory, and project records.
• Support day-to-day lab management including inventory and procurement of consumables.
• Assist with preparation of reagents and lab support services.

Skills

Organizational

Coordination

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant (Microbiology & Immunology)

University-Level Unit: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Dean-Med-Infectious Disease Translational Research Programme

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Posting Start Date: 05/10/2026

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Research Assistant to join the laboratory of Assistant Professor Cheryl Lee within the Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. The laboratory is interested in understanding metabolic regulation of leukocytes and their dysregulation during metabolic diseases.

The successful candidate will contribute to the administrative, operational, procurement, and support research activities of the laboratory. The position is particularly suited to an organized and detail-oriented individual with experience in procurement, financial administration, project coordination, and/or research operations, with an interest in working in an academic research environment.

Appointments will be made on a 1-Year contract basis, with the possibility of extension. The salary package depends on experience and qualification.

Purpose of the post

• Providing administrative and operational support for the laboratory's research programmes and projects, including the end-to-end coordination of procurement, purchasing, and payment processes.
• Managing and tracking financial and procurement activities associated with research grants, including monitoring expenditures, processing payments, maintaining records, and supporting grant claims and financial reporting.
• Coordinating with NUS administrative offices, suppliers, and external vendors to obtain quotations, process purchase orders, monitor deliveries, and resolve procurement-related issues.
• Maintaining accurate procurement, financial, inventory, and project records, ensuring that documentation is complete and up to date.
• Supporting the day-to-day management of the laboratory, including monitoring inventories of laboratory supplies, reagents, and samples, and coordinating the timely procurement of consumables and equipment.
• Assisting with the preparation of laboratory materials and routine operational activities, including preparation of reagents and coordination of autoclaving and other laboratory support services.

Qualifications

• A recognized Bachelor's degree, preferably in a relevant scientific, business, administrative, supply-chain, or related discipline.
• 1–2 years of relevant professional experience, particularly in procurement, administration, finance, project coordination, research operations, or an academic/research organization.
• Experience with procurement processes, purchasing, vendor coordination, payment processing, financial tracking, or inventory management will be an advantage.
• Prior experience supporting research administration, grant management, project coordination, agreement or document management, or database management will be an added advantage.
• Experience working in a laboratory or research environment, or an interest in developing practical laboratory skills, would be advantageous.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and good overall IT literacy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with researchers, administrative staff, suppliers, and external partners.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Dean-Med-Infectious Disease Translational Research Programme

Employee Referral Eligible: No