Temporary Research Assistant (Biological Sciences)

Temporary Research Assistant (Biological Sciences)

Job Title: Temporary Research Assistant (Biological Sciences)

Posting Start Date: 25/02/2025

Job Description

The Research Assistant will play a role in setting up environmental research by establishing and optimizing MinION-based sequencing workflows. This position will support the generation of high-quality genomic data from diverse environmental samples, contributing to a deeper understanding of complex ecosystems and driving impactful scientific discoveries.

Qualifications

Degree in Life Sciences or Environmental Science

Duties & Responsibilities

Research Assistant to support environmental sequencing projects using the MinION platform. Responsibilities include preparing environmental samples for DNA extraction, performing DNA extraction and library preparation, operating the MinION sequencer, performing basecalling and quality control of sequencing data, contributing to bioinformatic analysis, and maintaining laboratory equipment. The research assistant will also support field trips in forests to help collect samples.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Science

Department: Biological Sciences

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 27987