Research Assistant (Organic Chemistry)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant in Organic Chemistry to support Prof Loh Teck Peng's laboratory. The role focuses on laboratory housekeeping, chemical procurement, and general administrative support to the research group.

Responsibilities include coordinating procurement, maintaining records, assisting with supervised experiments and data collection, and ensuring safety and compliance within the lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Relevant research experience in organic/synthetic chemistry is preferred.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to maintain laboratory records, inventories and routine procurement/admin documentation.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and accurate record keeping.
• Ability to support experimental research under supervision and to collect, organise and perform basic analysis of research data.
• Good written and oral communication skills with proficiency in common office software.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day laboratory operations, records and inventories.
• Coordinate approved laboratory procurement and purchasing documentation.
• Provide routine administrative support to the PI and research group.
• Assist with supervised experimental research, data collection and documentation.
• Support laboratory housekeeping, safety and procedural compliance.

Skills

Data collection

Laboratory records

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Lab safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) is a newly established interdisciplinary joint school under College of Engineering and College of Science at NTU Singapore. Prof Loh Teck Peng's group conducts research in organic synthesis, green chemistry, and the synthesis of complex organic molecules. The Loh’s group is looking for research assistant to facilitate the group’s research and lab housekeeping. We are looking for a Research Assistant, Organic Chemistry, to support the day-to-day operation of Prof Loh Teck Peng's laboratory. The role will focus on laboratory housekeeping, chemical procurement, general administrative support, and facilitate the Loh group’s research.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day laboratory operations, records and inventories.
• Coordinate approved laboratory procurement and purchasing documentation.
• Provide routine administrative support to the PI and research group.
• Assist with supervised experimental research, data collection and documentation.
• Support laboratory housekeeping, safety and procedural compliance.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Relevant research experience in organic or synthetic chemistry is preferred.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to maintain laboratory records, inventories and routine procurement/admin documentation.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety, good research practices and accurate record keeping.
• Ability to support experimental research under supervision and to collect, organise and perform basic analysis of research data.
• Good written and oral communication skills, with working proficiency in common office productivity software.
• Meticulous, responsible and able to work independently while prioritising multiple laboratory, administrative and research tasks.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive