Research Officer (CMRHJC)

NATIONAL CANCER CENTRE OF SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Cancer Centre Singapore invites applications for a Research Officer who will support the Centre for Molecular Research. The role involves planning, executing, and analyzing experiments, maintaining accurate documentation, and contributing to scientific outputs to meet project objectives.

The candidate will work under the PI, collaborate with the research team, and help manage laboratory activities and data analysis, ensuring compliance with safety and institutional guidelines while

Qualifications

• Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Experience in molecular cancer biology, cell culture, flow cytometry, or animal models.
• RCULA certification for animal work preferred.
• Good publication records in biomedical journals.
• Proficiency in data analysis and research documentation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Team player with ability to work independently.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high research standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and analyze experiments in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, and cancer biology.
• Maintain accurate research documentation and contribute to scientific outputs.
• Ensure timely delivery of project objectives per funding requirements.
• Collaborate with PI, research team, and collaborators to achieve milestones.
• Assist with laboratory administration, including procurement and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Initiative

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Biomedical/Life Sciences degree

Job description

The Research Officer will support and conduct research activities within the Centre for Molecular Research (CMR). The incumbent will be responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing experiments, maintaining accurate research documentation, and contributing to scientific outputs. The role ensures timely delivery of project objectives in alignment with institutional and funding requirements.

Key Duties:

• 1. Research Execution
  Conduct experiments in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, and cancer biology under PI's supervision.
• 2. Data Management &Reporting
  Conduct data collection, and analysis to support project objectives.
• 3. Ensure compliance withsafety
  Ensure adherence to ethical, biosafety, and institutional guidelines.
• 4. Collaboration & Support
  Work closely with PI, research team, and collaborators to achieve milestones; provide guidance to junior staff or interns.
• 5. Administration
  Assist with laboratory administration, including procurement and equipmentmaintenance.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Prior experience in laboratory research (molecular cancer biology, cell culture, flow cytometry, or animal models).
• Experience working with animal (with RCULA certification) is preferred.
• Good publication records in biomedical journals.
• Proficiency in data analysis and research documentation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Team player with ability to work independently.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high research standards.