School of Applied Science - Research Assistant (Food and Agrotech)

RPO Republic Polytechnic; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 29 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The School of Applied Science at Republic Polytechnic invites applications for a Research Assistant (Food and Agrotech). The role focuses on plant cultivation trials, extraction and bioactivity assays, and data analysis to support funded projects.

You will prepare technical reports, assist with procurement, and collaborate with project leaders to meet deliverables. The position is offered on a contract basis.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Food Science, Biological Sciences, Agricultural Science, Agrotechnology or related disciplines.
• Familiarity with plant cultivation, growth trials, and chemical laboratory analysis.
• Knowledge of experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation of research findings.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, meticulous, and willing to learn.

Responsabilités

• Conduct plant cultivation trials to access plant growth performance.
• Carry out extraction and bioactivity assays on plant samples.
• Collect, analyse, interpret, and present research data.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.
• Support procurement activities, including sourcing materials, liaising with vendors, and raising purchase requests.
• Work closely with project leaders and team members to achieve project deliverables.

Connaissances

Plant cultivation familiarity

Growth trials knowledge

Chemical analysis basics

Interpersonal & communication

IT proficiency (MS Office)

Formation

Food Science

Biological Sciences

Agricultural Science

Agrotechnology

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

School of Applied Science - Research Assistant (Food and Agrotech)

What you will be working on

• Conduct plant cultivation trials to access plant growth performance
• Carry out extraction and bioactivity assays on plant samples
• Collect, analyse, interpret, and present research data
• Assist in preparing technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.
• Support procurement activities, including sourcing materials, liaising with vendors, and raising purchase requests.
• Work closely with project leaders and team members to achieve project deliverables.

What we are looking for

• Relevant qualifications in Food Science, Biological Sciences, Agricultural Science, Agrotechnology or related disciplines.
• Familiarity with plant cultivation, growth trials, and chemical laboratory analysis.
• Knowledge of experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation of research findings.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT applications.
• Self-motivated, meticulous, and willing to learn.
• Successful candidate will be employed on a contract basis.

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