Research Assistant/Research Associate (Lymphoma molecular & spatial omics profiling)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentorship

Collaboration opportunities

Supportive lab culture

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is seeking a Research Assistant in lymphoma molecular and spatial omics profiling. This role involves performing experiments in cell culture and molecular biology to support translational research and optimize protocols.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in life sciences, along with hands-on experience in molecular biology workflows. Opportunities for mentorship and collaboration in a supportive lab environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, or biochemistry.
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology workflows.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments in cell culture and molecular biology.
• Conduct protein and nucleic-acid workflows.
• Optimise protocols and maintain reproducible workflows.

Skills

Molecular biology workflows

DNA/RNA extraction and QC

PCR/qPCR

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

NGS

R

Python

Job description

Research Assistant/Research Associate (Lymphoma molecular & spatial omics profiling)

University-Level Unit: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Pathology

Employee Category: Research Staff

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Posted On: 31/03/2026

Overview

The Department of Pathology at the National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Assistant to join a multidisciplinary team studying haematolymphoid malignancies, with a focus on lymphoma. The lab integrates genomics, digital pathology, and advanced spatial platforms to advance biomarker discovery and pre‑clinical testing of novel therapeutic agents. Your contributions will support improvements in diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic targeting for patients with lymphoma.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform experiments in cell culture and molecular biology to support translational research projects.
• Conduct protein and nucleic‑acid workflows, including Western immunoblotting and DNA/RNA‑based assays.
• Support genomics/epigenomics‑related sample preparation and profiling workflows (e.g., DNA/RNA/methylome‑related procedures) as required by project needs.
• Optimise protocols, troubleshoot experimental issues and maintain reproducible workflows.

Support role (administration and safety)

• Provide administrative support for research activities as needed.
• Support lab safety and compliance by maintaining records, following SOPs/biosafety requirements, and assisting with audits and safety training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, or a closely related field from a well‑recognised university.
• Hands‑on experience with molecular biology workflows, preferably involving DNA/RNA extraction and QC, PCR/qPCR.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse, interdisciplinary research environment.

Preferred (advantageous but not required)

• Familiarity with NGS and/or omics platforms (e.g., bulk RNA‑seq, targeted sequencing panels, scRNA‑seq, methylation or proteomics workflows).
• Willingness to learn bioinformatics and data analysis, with any prior exposure to R/Python, basic command‑line, or analysis pipelines.

What We Offer

• Training and mentorship in advanced spatial transcriptomics/proteomics, digital pathology pipelines, and reproducible research practices.
• Collaboration opportunities with pathologists, oncologists, and computational biologists.
• Opportunities for co‑authorship on publications and conference presentations, commensurate with contribution.
• A supportive and inclusive lab culture focused on rigorous, patient‑impactful science.

Representative Publications

• PMID: 38459052 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38459052)
• PMID: 35021606 (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35021606)

Application Procedure

• Curriculum vitae (including education, relevant experience, and a list of technical skills)
• Cover letter (briefly describe your fit, motivation, and earliest start date)
• Academic transcript(s) (unofficial copies accepted at application stage)
• Contact information for 3 referees