Research Officer: Single-Molecule Genomics & Nanopore

A*STAR Research; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 50.000 - 80.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

A*STAR Research is seeking a Research Officer to advance rapid single-molecule point-of-care detection and sequencing technologies. The role involves wet-lab experiments, data analysis, and publication-ready reporting within a collaborative lab environment.

Responsibilities include project operations, inventory management, literature reviews, and preparation of progress reports. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential; experience with nanopore sequencing and microscopy is a

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or a related field.
• Prior experience in laboratory research involving yeast display, FACS, enzyme and DNA assays, protein expression and purification, nanopores or microscopy is preferred.
• Proficiency in routine molecular and cell biology techniques such as PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing, fluorescence microscopy, and cloning.
• Strong data analysis and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, able to prepare clear research documentation and contribute to team discussions.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Responsabilidades

• Conduct wet lab experiments involving protein purification and assays using techniques such as fluorescence microscopy and nanopore sequencing.
• Prepare research findings for publications, reports, and presentations.
• Undertake the day-to-day running of the project and collaborate with team members in supporting lab operation.
• Daily lab management tasks such as taking inventory and ordering.
• Conduct literature searches and analyse data, and assist in preparing progress reports.
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assist with other duties of a similar nature delegated by the PI.
• Experience with microscopy, nanopore sequencing and nanopore data analysis, yeast display and FACS is a plus but not required.

Conhecimentos

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Yeast display

FACS

Nanopore sequencing

Fluorescence microscopy

PCR

DNA/RNA extraction

Sequencing

Cloning

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Formação

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field

Ferramentas

Nanopores

Microscopy

Descrição da vaga

A*STAR Research is seeking a Research Officer to advance rapid single-molecule point-of-care detection and sequencing technologies. The role involves wet-lab experiments, data analysis, and publication-ready reporting within a collaborative lab environment.

Responsibilities include project operations, inventory management, literature reviews, and preparation of progress reports. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential; experience with nanopore sequencing and microscopy is a