Research Officer (DSSOPC)

National Cancer Centre Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

National Cancer Centre Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a candidate to join a nationally funded multidisciplinary research group focused on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The role involves processing biosamples, managing the biosample repository, and performing molecular and cell biology work to drive project milestones.

The successful candidate will collaborate with post-docs, clinicians, bioinformaticians, and researchers in ongoing clinical trials, with opportunities for publications in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical science or equivalent.
• Experience working with human samples is required.
• Familiarity with techniques like flow cytometry, ELISA, western-blot, cell culture, animal work will be an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, technical and problem-solving skills.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to coordinate diverse groups of people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and interactively in a team setting, motivated, responsible and a fast learner.

Responsibilities

• Handling and processing of clinical biosamples.
• Maintaining the database of clinical biosamples.
• Functional work—molecular and cell biology.
• Methodology development and improvement; troubleshoot and run the research independently.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomedical science or equivalent

Tools

Flow cytometry

ELISA

Western blot

Cell culture

Animal work

Job description

The incumbent will work as part of an established and nationally funded multi-disciplinary research group that focuses on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The incumbent will work closely with patient cohorts and relevant pre-clinical models; processing biosamples and conducting of experiments to ensure timely achievement of project milestones. The ideal candidate will have a background in handling and processing of patient’s biosamples, maintaining the inventory of biosamples repository, as well as experience in molecular and cell biology functional work.

The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative research environment, working closely with post-docs, clinical coordinators, bioinformaticians, clinicians, and researchers involved in ongoing clinical trials. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge cancer biology research, with the potential to directly impact therapeutic strategies for HCC patients. Expertise in cancer models especially with cell cultures and PDPs, immunohistochemistry, and translational research is highly desirable. There will be opportunities for publications.

Your responsibilities will include:

Handling and processing of clinical biosamples

• Timely processing of valuable clinical biosamples

Maintaining the database of clinical biosamples

• Keep track of sample inventory, regular update on the sample numbers

Functional work

• Able to perform molecular and cell biology functional work

Methodology development and improvement

• Able to establish the methodology, troubleshoot and run the research independently

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical science or equivalent.
• Experience working with human samples is required.
• Familiarity with techniques like flow cytometry, ELISA, western-blot, cell culture, animal work will be an advantage.
• Possess excellent analytical, technical and problem-solving skills.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to coordinate diverse groups of people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and interactively in a team setting, motivated, responsible and a fast learner.