Research Assistant - Pharmacokinetics (PK) Unit

CHUGAI PHARMABODY RESEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,176 - 53,568; Full time

Job summary

CHUGAI PHARMABODY RESEARCH PTE. LTD. is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join the Pharmacokinetics Unit. You will support pharmacokinetics studies for drug candidates by performing laboratory experiments, analyzing data and contributing to scientific discussions.

You will work according to established SOPs, ensure data quality and integrity, participate in routine laboratory maintenance, and collaborate closely with team members and colleagues from other units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biotechnology or related field.
• 0-2 years of relevant lab experience; fresh graduates welcome.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory procedures and data recording.
• Hands-on experience with one or more techniques such as plasma/tissue analysis, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, flow cytometry, cell-based assays, confocal microscopy or qPCR.

Responsibilities

• Support bioanalytical measurement of plasma and tissue samples.
• Conduct quantitative immunoassays and related analytical methods (ELISA, ECL, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation).
• Perform or support flow cytometry, cell-based assays, confocal microscopy, qPCR and related techniques.
• Generate high-quality experimental data and perform basic data processing, analysis and visualization using Excel, GraphPad Prism, Spotfire, R or equivalent.
• Follow SOPs and ensure procedures are performed safely and consistently.

Skills

Data analysis

Lab collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science or related field

Tools

Excel

GraphPad Prism

Spotfire

R

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join our Pharmacokinetics Unit. In this role, you will support Pharmacokinetics studies for drug candidates by performing laboratory experiments, analyzing data and contributing to scientific discussions.

You will work according to established SOPs, ensure high standards of data quality and integrity, and participate in routine laboratory maintenance. You will also collaborate closely with team members and colleagues from other units.

You communicate clearly, collaborate well in multidisciplinary settings, and take ownership of assigned tasks. You are eager to learn, open to feedback, and committed to continuously improving your technical skills. You work with care and attention to detail, stay organized, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support bioanalytical measurement of plasma and tissue samples.
• Conduct quantitative immunoassays and related analytical methods, including ELISA, ECL-based assays, Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, and other relevant assay formats.
• Perform or support flow cytometry, cell-based assays, confocal microscopy, qPCR, and other laboratory techniques required for assigned studies.
• Generate high-quality experimental data and conduct basic data processing, analysis, and visualization using tools such as Excel, GraphPad Prism, Spotfire, R, or equivalent software.
• Follow experimental protocols carefully and ensure all procedures are performed consistently, safely, and in compliance with SOPs.

Requirements

• Degree in Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biotechnology or related field.
• 0-2 years of relevant lab experience in a related field. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory procedures, including sample preparation, pipetting, reagent preparation, and data recording.
• Hands‑on experience with one or more of the following techniques is preferred: plasma or tissue sample analysis, Western blotting or immunoprecipitation, flow cytometry, cell‑based assays, confocal microscopy and qPCR.