Senior Molecular Diagnostics & Genomics Fellow

National University Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Hospital seeks a highly skilled scientist to advance molecular and genomic diagnostic capabilities. You will develop, evaluate and validate innovative assays for clinical implementation, collaborating with clinicians, scientists and bioinformaticians in a multidisciplinary setting.

The role requires hands-on experience with PCR, NGS, and library preparations, plus strong technical writing and data management abilities to support robust translational research and precision

Qualifications

• PhD in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Genomics, Genetics, Clinical Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of post-PhD professional experience in a clinical diagnostic setting or equivalent.
• Hands-on expertise with PCR, qPCR, dPCR, NGS, and library preparation workflows.
• Proven track record in assay development, optimization, or analytical validation in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, optimize and validate novel molecular and genomic diagnostic assays and workflows.
• Analyze and troubleshoot molecular and genomic data to ensure robust performance.
• Execute validation protocols in accordance with laboratory accreditation standards and maintain records.

Skills

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Data management

Education

PhD in Biological Sciences or related field

Tools

PCR

qPCR

dPCR

NGS

Library preparation

Job description

National University Hospital seeks a highly skilled scientist to advance molecular and genomic diagnostic capabilities. You will develop, evaluate and validate innovative assays for clinical implementation, collaborating with clinicians, scientists and bioinformaticians in a multidisciplinary setting.

The role requires hands-on experience with PCR, NGS, and library preparations, plus strong technical writing and data management abilities to support robust translational research and precision