Date: 21-Mar-2023 Location: SPECIALTY RESEARCH INST/CTRS, Kent Ridge Campus, SG Company: National University of Singapore

To provide support to the Principal Investigator and his team in terms of research, laboratory and administrative needs.
a) Research:

• to carry out assigned experiments
• to organise, preserve and present the results of the experiments in a logical manner
• to properly and systematically record all experiments that have been assigned and their results
• to analyse and plan further experiments under guidance
• to assist in supervising, training and guiding attachment/undergraduate students where required

b) Laboratory:

• to plan and ensure the needs and requirements of the team in terms of consumables
• to ensure that the lab is adequately stocked with clean glassware, minor equipment, chemicals, etc. required for experiments
• responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of equipment through regular checks
• required to assemble reagents, chemicals and media that are needed for experiments
• to ensure that standard operating procedures and safety regulations are followed
• responsible for the general cleanliness of the lab

c) Administrative duties:

• to plan and ensure that the overall lab administrative needs of the team are met
• to assist the Principal Investigator in tracking his/her grants and other sources of funding
• responsible for purchasing necessary equipment, chemicals, reagents as required by the lab or project
• maintain a systematic and proper record of all purchases
• liaising between the vendors and the administrative office to ensure proper purchase requisitions, goods delivery and prompt payment of supplies

d) Any other duties as required

Qualifications

• Background in genomics, molecular biology is preferred.
• Committed, hardworking and motivated candidates with Master, BSc or diploma are welcome to apply.
• Team-work and willingness to learn are essential.
• Knowledge of:
• Basic principles and practices in the fields of biology, physiology and/or chemistry.
• Quality assurance procedures applicable to a laboratory.
• Principles, techniques and terminology used in the examination of clinical and animal samples.
• Principles, techniques and terminology used in cancer biology.
• Laboratory scientific resource material; laboratory equipment and its care.
• Methods of scientific research and relevant scientific theories.
• Government guidelines and regulations pertinent to laboratory safety and security.
• Packaging and shipping of diagnostic, infectious and hazardous materials.
• Appropriate computer operations, software and peripherals.
• General rules for safe exposure and handling of chemical and biological hazards
• IRB, OSHE & IACUC regulations
• Ability to perform laboratory tests