Senior Research Assistant - EID Lab & Operations

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 35,712 - 58,032; Full time

Job summary

The Signature Research Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases at NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE is seeking a full-time Research Assistant (Senior) to join the team within EID.

The role blends hands-on research with laboratory management and operations to support coronavirus–host interaction studies using organoids, CRISPR, and single-cell omics.

Experience in life sciences and lab safety is essential; prior BSL-3 experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in life sciences or related fields.
• Experience in laboratory techniques such as cell culture, molecular biology, and biochemistry.
• Familiarity with biosafety practices; viruses or organoid systems a plus.
• Proven expertise in laboratory management and operations.
• Strong safety awareness, risk assessment, and compliance knowledge.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and independent work skills.
• Experience in a BSL-3 lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and analyze experiments independently or with colleagues.
• Process, document, and manage clinical samples; maintain inventory and traceability.
• Record, monitor, and report research findings with scientific rigor.
• Contribute to team discussions, data interpretation, and project planning.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the laboratory and develop SOPs.
• Maintain lab safety, PPE use, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement to optimize research and operations.

Skills

cell culture

molecular biology

biochemistry

lab management

communication skills

Education

Life Sciences degree

Immunology degree

Molecular Biology degree

Job description

The Signature Research Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases at NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE is seeking a full-time Research Assistant (Senior) to join the team within EID.

The role blends hands-on research with laboratory management and operations to support coronavirus–host interaction studies using organoids, CRISPR, and single-cell omics.

Experience in life sciences and lab safety is essential; prior BSL-3 experience is preferred.