Research Assistant, Translational Gastric Cancer Lab

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applicants for a Laboratory Research position in the Medicine department at Kent Ridge Campus. The role involves hands-on molecular work, processing patient samples, and contributing to translational gastric cancer research under the SGCC framework.

You will collaborate with clinicians and scientists, maintain rigorous records, and support grant reporting and scientific meetings. A life sciences degree and lab experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Life Sciences or related field; laboratory experience in molecular work (DNA/RNA prep and protein assays) and tissue culture preferred.
• Grant or report writing experience and coordinating research projects are valuable.

Responsibilities

• Work with Research Fellows to conduct clinical research projects.
• Process and perform molecular analyses of patient blood and tissue samples.
• Carry out lab-based molecular work according to strict methodologies.
• Optimize and troubleshoot experimental protocols.
• Keep meticulous records of experimental work.
• Coordinate lab operations, inventories, and safety procedures.
• Assist in grant reports and organize scientific meetings.

Skills

Meticulous

Proactive

Independent work

Collaborative

Critical thinking

Strong communication

Literature review

Lab experience

Education

Bachelor's in Life Sciences

Tools

Next-Gen Sequencing

Pyrosequencing

DNA/RNA prep

Job description

National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applicants for a Laboratory Research position in the Medicine department at Kent Ridge Campus. The role involves hands-on molecular work, processing patient samples, and contributing to translational gastric cancer research under the SGCC framework.

You will collaborate with clinicians and scientists, maintain rigorous records, and support grant reporting and scientific meetings. A life sciences degree and lab experience are essential.