Research Associate (Microbiology & Immunology)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 46,872 - 78,120; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Research Associate in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology to support laboratory operations and scientific development. The role reports to the Principal Investigator and collaborates with research staff to advance the project on neutrophil-guided immune reprogramming in acute infection and immune resolution.

Appointments will be made on a 1-year contract basis with the possibility of extension, commensurate with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in life sciences, immunology, microbiology, or related field.
• Hands-on lab research experience including cell culture, molecular biology, flow cytometry, imaging, or animal work.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to balance research with safety, administration and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support experimental work in neutrophil biology, inflammation, infection, and immune regulation.
• Maintain accurate records, analyze data, troubleshoot protocols, and interpret results.
• Prepare figures, manuscripts, presentations, and internal documentation.
• Coordinate lab safety, SOPs, risk assessments, and training records.
• Support procurement, quotations, purchase orders, and vendor liaison.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Flow cytometry

Immunology

Data analysis

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in life sciences or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

EndNote

BioRender

Prism

FlowJo

Job description

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications forResearch Associatefor "The effectiveness of neutrophil-guided immune reprogramming in acute infection and immune resolution"in theDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine is committed to advancing medicine through immunological research and promoting collaborative, cutting-edge research, technology, and data sharing to stimulate discoveries about the central role of the immune system in human health and harness its power to diagnose and treat disease. More information on the department is available at https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/mbio/. Appointments will be made on a 1-year contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

Purpose of the post

The Research Associate (RA) will work closely with the Principal Investigator and research team to support both the scientific and operational development of the laboratory. The RA will conduct research while helping to ensure that the laboratory operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with institutional requirements.

Main duties and responsibilities

The Research Associate will be expected to:

• (1) Conduct and support experimental work in neutrophil biology, inflammation, infection, immune regulation, and tissue repair using cellular, molecular, imaging, flow cytometric, and animal approaches, as appropriate;
• (2) Maintain accurate experimental records, organize and analyze data, troubleshoot protocols, and contribute to the interpretation and communication of research findings;
• (3) Assist with literature review, figure preparation, manuscripts, scientific presentations, reports, and internal research documentation;
• (4) Coordinate laboratory safety and compliance activities, including standard operating procedures, risk assessments, training records, incident documentation, and other institutional requirements;
• (5) Support procurement and administrative workflows, including sourcing quotations, purchase requests and orders, goods receipt, invoice follow-up, vendor liaison, and record keeping;
• (6) Manage inventories of reagents, samples, consumables, and shared equipment, including maintenance and service records and timely replenishment of laboratory supplies;
• (7) Prepare and maintain documentation for laboratory inspections and audits, coordinate corrective actions, and ensure that follow-up items are completed;
• (8) Liaise with departmental administrators, research support offices, animal facilities, core facilities, and vendors to support laboratory operations and research activities;
• (9) Support the onboarding and access arrangements of new laboratory members and contribute to an organized, collaborative, and efficient research environment;
• (10) Assist with other research, safety, administrative, procurement, compliance, and operational duties assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Qualifications

The applicant should:

• (a) Hold a Master's degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, immunology, cell biology, microbiology, or a related discipline;
• (b) Have hands-on laboratory research experience; experience in cell culture, molecular biology, flow cytometry, microscopy, immunological assays, and/or animal work would be advantageous;
• (c) Have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the willingness to balance experimental research with laboratory safety, administration, procurement, and audit responsibilities;
• (d) Be proactive, reliable, and able to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and follow tasks through to completion;
• (e) Have good written and oral communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Prism, FlowJo, EndNote, Adobe Illustrator, BioRender, or related software would be advantageous;
• (f) Prior experience in laboratory operations, procurement, safety, compliance, or research administration would be advantageous, although training will be provided.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.