Scientist/Senior Scientist (AA Lab), SIgN

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A research laboratory in Singapore is seeking a Research Fellow to support immunology studies on allergic diseases and skin disorders. Responsibilities include managing laboratory safety, creating SOPs, and conducting experiments involving flow cytometry and data analysis. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and experience with immune cell assays. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology, Life sciences, or Biomedical sciences.
• Experience with human and mouse blood/tissue sample handling.
• Ability to follow complex protocols and be detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support research on the immunology of allergic diseases.
• Manage laboratory safety and create SOPs.
• Maintain laboratory inventories and assist in administrative duties.

Skills

Experience in allergy and clinical immunology

Flow cytometry analysis

In vitro cell culture

Good interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Education

PhD Degree in Immunology or related field

Job description

A Research fellow position is available in Dr. Anand Andiappan Laboratory at the Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN). The successful candidate will support the research work that focuses on studying the immunology of allergic diseases and skin disorders. The candidate will work on primary cells from cohorts and cell culture systems towards understanding functional immune responses in skin immune interactions. Additional work involves cellular and stimulation assays with flow cytometry and FACS analysis along with imaging by microscopy, and associated data analysis with statistical tested.

Duties will include managing safety in the laboratory, creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and laboratory risk assessments, maintaining laboratory inventories, perform other laboratory administrative duties and operations such as ordering and tracking laboratory budget.

Requirements

• PhD Degree in Immunology, Life sciences, Biomedical sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology or equivalent
• Preferably with experience in allergy and clinical immunology, molecular allergy and systems biology
• Experience with human and mouse blood/tissue sample handling and in vitro cell culture and processing (e.g. isolation of specific immune cell populations, differentiation and activation assay)
• Experience with flow cytometry analysis for different immune cell populations and functional immune assays
• Highly motivated to work in research laboratory and able to perform tasks independently
• Precise, detailed-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

Please submit your application with a cover letter summarizing your research experience.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.