Research Assistant - Pharmacology (PC2)

CHUGAI PHARMABODY RESEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research company in Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Pharmacology Unit. The role involves generating tools for molecular cloning, conducting drug screenings, and managing various cell cultures. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field with 1-2 years of experience preferred, while fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply. Skills in molecular biology and cell culture techniques are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related working experience in either industry or academia setting.
• Familiar with basic laboratory procedures especially mammalian cell culture.
• Experience in In vivo sample handling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate expression vectors and molecular cloning.
• Screen drugs using ELISA and flow cytometry.
• Manage suspension and adherent cell cultures.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

Microscopy

NGS analysis

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science/Biotechnology/Molecular Biotechnology

Job description

Chugai Pharmabody Research Pte. Ltd. (\"CPR\") was established in Singapore as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (Chugai), a member of Roche group, in January 2012 and started operations on July 2, 2012. Located at Biopolis in Singapore, it aims to generate new antibody drugs based on Chugai’s proprietary antibody engineering technologies, such as recycling antibody®, sweeping antibody®, bispecific antibody, various Fc engineered antibodies, and other new antibody engineering technologies that are under development.

Position – Research Assistant in Pharmacology Unit

Job Scope:

• Tool generation – Expression vector construction and molecular cloning, protein labelling, stable cell line development
• Drug screening – ELISA, Flow cytometry, Cell-based functional assay, Microscopy, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, qPCR etc.
• Cell culture – Suspension cell culture and adherent cell culture, 3D cell culture models such as spheroid, tumoroids, Primary cell culture.
• Lab management

Requirements:

• Degree in Biomedical Science/Biotechnology/Molecular Biotechnology or a related field with at least 1-2 years of related working experience in either an industry or academia setting.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Familiar with basic laboratory procedures especially mammalian cell culture and In vitro cellular assays.
• Experience in Molecular Biology, 3D cell culture, Cell engineering, Primary cell isolation, Flow cytometry, Microscopy, NGS analysis and other relevant skills will be an added advantage.
• Experience in In vivo sample handling experience is a plus.

For more information regarding our Company, you may refer to our website at: http://chugai-pharmabody.com/

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified