Research Officer, Laboratory of Regulatory Translatomics and RNA Signaling (GIS)

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

Job summary

A leading research institute in Singapore seeks dedicated Research Officers to advance studies on post-transcriptional regulation in cancer. Applicants should have a Bachelor or Master degree in Life Sciences and practical experience with RNA and cell culture techniques. The role involves conducting studies, developing assays, and assisting in lab operations. Ideal candidates will be organized team players eager to collaborate on innovative RNA therapeutic projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with cell and molecular biology techniques including cell culture.
• Practical experience with RNA sequencing and RNA extraction.
• Experience with primary immune cells, patient samples, organoids, or in vivo models is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct RNA and cancer studies with the team.
• Develop new assays and perform profiling assays.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the lab.

Skills

Cancer and molecular biology expertise

RNA profiling techniques

Cell culture techniques

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Life Sciences, Genomics, Molecular Biology

Tools

RNA sequencing

RNA extraction

Job description

Overview

The Vasudevan lab, moving to Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) in September 2025, conducts cutting‑edge research on post‑transcriptional regulation in refractory cancers and develops RNA therapeutics. The lab collaborates with academia, clinical groups, and industries, to combine their RNA mechanistic studies with AI and therapeutic platforms to target cancer and other disease.

About the Role

The lab is seeking skilled and dedicated Research Officers with experience in cancer and molecular biology, RNA profiling and cell culture techniques. Expertise with immune cells is especially appreciated, or with primary cells including patient samples, organoids, or in vivo models. The candidates will work with the PI and the team, and with collaborators to perform RNA and cancer studies, develop new assays, perform profiling assays, and assist in the day‑to‑day operation of the lab.

Application

Interested applicants should submit their CV, a cover letter detailing relevant experience and research interests to [e-mail].

Key Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in Life Sciences, Genomics, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Practical experience with cell and molecular biology techniques including cell culture, RNA sequencing and RNA extraction. Experience with primary immune cells, patient samples, organoids, or in vivo models will be preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in experimental procedures and data management.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.