Scientist (HWP Lab), IMCB

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore seeks a qualified Scientist to join their dynamic team. You will conduct in vitro and in vivo experiments and manage data related to metabolic health strategies.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Life Science or Biomedical Science and possesses 3-5 years of relevant experience. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential for this role, with a focus on scientific progress and research collaboration.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field with solid publication/preprint record.
• 3–5 years of relevant laboratory and animal work experience.
• Technical competency in metabolic profiling and/or tissue collection is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to multitask across various projects.
• High motivation and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vitro & wet lab experiments like cell culture and assays.
• Manage routine animal husbandry and colony management.
• Handle in vivo experiments including metabolic phenotyping.
• Oversee end-point experiments and data management.
• Communicate scientific progress to PI and collaborators.
• Assist in grant applications and publication preparations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Life Science, Biomedical Science or related field

Tools

RNA/protein extraction techniques

Western blotting

ELISA

Microscopy

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a qualified individual who is highly motivated, detail-oriented, passionate and committed to laboratory ethics, to be employed for the role of Scientist. The successful candidate will work with a dynamic team on industry projects aiming to develop novel therapeutic strategies towards improving metabolic health. This role offers excellent opportunities to work within a multidisciplinary team and manage end-to-end experimental data packages.

Key Responsibilities

• In vitro & wet lab experiments: Cell culture, molecular biology and assays (e.g., RNA/protein extraction, RT‑qPCR, Western blotting, and ELISAs), microscopy etc.
• Routine animal husbandry and colony management: Breeding, weaning, ear‑notching/tagging, genotyping and tracking of animal cohorts.
• In vivo handling and experiments: Diet/treatment dosing regimes, body weight & composition analyses, food intake, metabolic phenotyping, blood sampling, glucose/insulin tolerance tests etc.
• End-point experiments: Terminal blood collection, tissue collection and sample preparation, perfusion, tissue/organ imaging, serum measurements etc.
• Data Management: Analyze collected data and maintain accurate monitoring and reporting of experimental set‑up, protocols, results and research findings.
• Scientific Communication and Research Collaboration: Communicate with PI, collaborators and rest of lab regarding scientific progress and direction, assist in preparation of grant applications, reports, presentation and peer-reviewed journal publications.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ph.D. in Life Science, Biomedical Science or related field with solid publication / preprint record.
• At least 3‑5 years of relevant experience in laboratory and animal work.
• Bonus/Advantageous: Prior technical competency in metabolic profiling and/or end‑point sampling and tissue collection.
• Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with a rigorous approach to experimental controls, reproducibility, and data integrity.
• Excellent collaborative mindset with ability to multitask across multiple project streams and work both in teams and independently.
• Highly motivated and willing to learn.