Job Description

We are looking for a qualified individual who is highly motivated, passionate for science, and committed to laboratory ethics, to be employed for the role of Research Officer / Laboratory Officer. The candidate will work with a dynamic team on one or more of the below projects:



To screen, identify and validate potential candidates targeting metabolic pathways, with the aim to develop novel therapeutic strategies targeting obesity and its associated complications.

To study the metabolic regulation of immune cells in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis-associated hepatocellular carcinoma (NASH-HCC) progression.

To investigate dysregulated cellular energetics and metabolites in tumor cells and their microenvironment, towards advancing metabolic drug discovery and therapy for cancer.

To develop non-invasive circulating biomarkers and imaging-based strategies for early diagnosis and stratification of sarcopenia.

The successful candidate will:

Perform wet lab experiments using techniques such as cell culture, molecular biology and assays, microscopy, and animal phenotyping and experiments.

Maintain accurate monitoring and reporting of experimental set-up, results and research findings.

Provide laboratory maintenance support, record keeping and other administrative/logistical duties pertaining to lab operations.

Work closely with post-doc supervisor on a day-to-day basis, and interact, collaborate and assist other researchers and collaborators on related projects

Communicate regularly with supervisor and join discussions with Principal Investigator and rest of the lab to discuss scientific progress and direction

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Diploma, bachelor's or master's qualifications in Biological Science and Life Science disciplines or equivalent field with research experience in a biomedical laboratory.

The following research experiences are preferred:

Mammalian cell culture experience

Hands on expertise in Molecular biology and such as DNA and RNA isolation, qRT-PCR, Plasmid construction and Western Blot.

Experience in animal handling.

Basic IHC/IF staining, microscope use and Image analysis.

Ability to multitask, work independently and as part of a team as well.

Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Type of Employment :

Full-Time

Minimum Experience :

1 Year

Work Location :

Biopolis