Research Officer (AV Lab), IMCB

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Singapore is seeking a motivated Research Officer to assist in laboratory experiments. This role involves performing molecular biology and cell culture work, preparing reagents, and maintaining accurate records in a vibrant lab environment. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Life Sciences or a related field, and demonstrate both problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team. Applications should include a cover letter and CV sent to the laboratory head.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with cancer cell maintenance and in-vitro assays.
• Experience with RT-qPCR, RNA preparation, and gene-editing techniques.
• Ability to prepare lab reagents and maintain laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform cell culture work and maintain cancer cell lines.
• Conduct various molecular biology experiments including cloning and western blotting.
• Prepare lab reagents and keep detailed records of experiments.

Skills

Cell culture work

Molecular biology techniques

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Laboratory notebook maintenance

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

Degree in Biotechnology

Degree in Molecular Biology

Degree in Biochemistry

Job description

Prof. Ashok Venkitaraman seeks an exceptionally motivated Research Officer towork in his at the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB), A*STAR and enjoythemselves in the dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment of the laboratory.The laboratory works on developing cutting edge technologies to screen and identifynovel therapeutic targets. The candidate will assist in experiments under thesupervision of the project head. These roles will include preparing, planning andperforming laboratory experiments, and accurate recording of experimentalprocedures and results, as well as ordering necessary chemicals and reagents to perform experiments.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform cell culture work (cancer cell maintenance, in-vitro assays, LN2stocks maintenance etc.)
• Conduct molecular biology experiments (RT-qPCR, RNA preparation, plasmidpreparation, cloning, western blotting, gene-editing using CRISPR)
• Cell biology methods- transfection methods (siRNA, plasmid transfection andelectroporation)
• Prepare lab reagents, chemicals, instruments and equipment
• Able to work independently with limited supervision
• Able to work efficiently and enthusiastically as part of the team
• Capacity for problem solving
• Maintains detailed laboratory notebook

Candidates may have a degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline. Interested candidates may to submit a brief cover letter, full CV and contact details of two professional referees to Prof. Ashok Venkitaraman [e-mail]).