Research Associate Department of Pathology

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore seeks a highly motivated Research Associate to support translational and experimental cancer research. The successful candidate will apply their expertise in pathology to analyze tissue samples and collaborate closely with clinicians and scientists. Candidates should have completed postgraduate training in Pathology and possess strong communication skills to work within a multidisciplinary team. This role offers an enriching opportunity within a collaborative research environment.

Qualifications

• Completed postgraduate training in Pathology for at least 3 years.
• Prior experience working as a diagnostic pathologist is advantageous.
• Experience in research pathology is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify pathology diagnoses of human tissue specimens.
• Perform histopathological analysis including H&E and IHC.
• Collaborate with research teams in experimental planning.

Skills

Strong communication skills in English

Collaboration in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Completed postgraduate training in Pathology

Tools

Histopathological analysis

Digital pathology tools

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUSCareer Portal.

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate with a background in pathology to support translational and experimental cancer research. The successful candidate will contribute to the review of pathology diagnoses and apply their histopathological expertise to analyze tissue samples, interpret histological findings, and support the design and evaluation of experimental studies. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clinicians and scientists in a collaborative research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify pathology diagnoses of human tissue specimens for research use
• Perform histopathological analysis including H&E, immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), and in situ hybridization
• Collaborate with research teams in experimental planning and study design
• Review and annotate digital pathology images for research and AI training purposes
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and contribute to manuscripts, reports, and presentations

Qualifications

• Completed postgraduate training in Pathology for at least 3 years and/or prior experience working as a diagnostic pathologist in their home country
• Experience in research pathology is highly desirable
• Strong communication skills in English and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team