Job Description

The mission of Cancer Science Institute (National University of Singapore) is to better understand the causes of human cancer across Asia, and thereby improve its detection, treatment, and prevention. Our outstanding researchers and exceptional facilities create an energetic environment for ground-breaking science and world-class training.

A Laboratory Executive position is available immediately in Prof Chng Wee Joo\'s research group. The selected candidate will provide support to the Principal Investigator and the team in terms of research, laboratory and administrative needs

You may refer to for more information on Prof Chng\'s research.

Interested applicants should include the following documents in the job application

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Summary of past research experience

Description of long-term plans

At least 2 referees including their name, contact information (email) and relationship to applicant



Research:

Carry out assigned experiments

Organize, preserve and present the results of the experiments in a logical manner

Record all assigned experiments and results properly and systematically

Analyze and plan further experiments under guidance

Assist in supervising, training and guiding attachment/undergraduate students where required

Laboratory:

To plan and ensure the needs and requirements of the team in terms of consumables

Ensure that the lab is adequately stocked with clean glassware, minor equipment, chemicals, etc. required for experiments

Regular checks and maintenance of equipment

Assemble reagents, chemicals and media that are needed for experiments

Ensure that standard operating procedures and safety regulations are followed

Administrative duties:

Plan and ensure that the overall lab administrative needs of the team are met

Assist the Principal Investigator in tracking his/her grants and other sources of funding

Procurement of necessary equipment, chemicals, reagents as required by the lab or project

Maintaining a systematic and proper record of all purchases

Liaise with vendors and the administrative office to ensure proper purchase requisitions, goods delivery and prompt payment of supplies

Any other ad hoc duties as required

Qualifications

At least Diploma in Genomics, Molecular Biology or in any related field

Team player and willing to learn

Knowledgeable in laboratory scientific resource material; laboratory equipment and its care.

Knowledgeable in methods of scientific research and relevant scientific theories.

Knowledgeable in basic principles, terminologies, practices used in cancer biology, examination of clinical and animal samples.

Adhere to Government guidelines and regulations pertinent to laboratory safety and security and IRB, OSHE & IACUC regulations

Packaging and shipping of diagnostic, infectious and hazardous materials.

Appropriate computer operations, software and peripherals.

Ability to perform laboratory tests

National University of Singapore