Research officer/Senior Research officer (AA Lab), SIgN

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Singapore is seeking a Research Officer to support studies on immune systems affecting skin health and disease. Candidates will manage lab safety, conduct SOPs, and handle blood/tissue samples, particularly the isolation of immune cells. A degree in relevant fields and skills in molecular biology and flow cytometry are preferred. This role encourages motivation and independent work.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field like Immunology or Biomedical sciences.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques and flow cytometry is a plus.
• Precise and detail-oriented with complex protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety in the lab and create SOPs.
• Maintaining lab inventories and perform administrative duties.
• Work independently on research tasks involving primary cells.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Immunology knowledge

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Immunology, Life sciences, Biomedical sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology

Job description

A Research Officer position is available in the Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN) to support the research work of Dr Anand Andiappan's Lab that focuses on studying the role of immune system in Skin health and disease. The candidate will work on primary cells from cohorts and cell culture systems towards understanding immune pathophysiology of disease. Additional work involves cellular and stimulation assays with flow cytometry and FACS analysis along with imaging by confocal microscopy, and associated data analysis with statistical tested.

Duties will include managing safety in the lab, creating SOPs and lab risk assessments, maintaining lab inventories, perform other lab administrative duties and operations such as ordering and tracking lab budget. Candidates are expected to be highly motivated to work in research and able to perform tasks independently. Experience with human and mouse blood/tissue sample handling and processing (e.g. isolation of specific immune cell population) and knowledge of immune cell biology is encouraged.

Experience with flow cytometry analysis for different immune cell population and functional immune assays will be an advantage.

Requirements

• Degree in Immunology, Life sciences, Biomedical sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology or equivalent
• Preferably with experience in molecular biology techniques, immunology, cancer cell biology, cell culture and flow cytometry
• Precise, detail-oriented and able to follow complex protocols
• Willing to learn new experimental procedures and troubleshoot assays
• Good team player with good interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written communication skills

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive.