Job Description

The Exercise Physiology Laboratory conducts research to investigate the influence of habitual exercise on cardio-metabolic health and also on the promoters and inhibitors of physical work tolerance. The experiment trials are done mainly on humans and are conducted in ergometric laboratory, biochemistry laboratory and field environments.

The Research Assistant will work with the research team on the planning and execution of projects undertaken by the lab. The RA will also be handling the procurement and maintenance of the lab assets. The RA will focus on building capabilities to push the frontiers of research in Exercise, Health and Ageing, and in the physiological bases for physical work tolerance in firefighters.

Key Responsibilities:

Support general laboratory administration e.g., procurement of equipment and expendable items according to administrative procedures in the lab.

Support maintenance and upkeep of lab space and equipment.

Support the execution of SOPs in experimental trials to ensure the safe and smooth operation of the lab.

Assist in the execution of research trials, which involves, but not limited to, human subject recruitment, coordinating the operation of research trials among stakeholders, conducting tests and measurements on research participants, documentation of procedures and monitoring of research participants

Support data collection and entry, analyses and reporting, including developing graphs from data collected.

Any other administrative and research-related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Key Requirements

Degree or equivalent in Biomedical/ Life/ Allied Health Science/ Exercise and Sports Science.

Ability to multi-task between project and routine duties.

Highly motivated and effective in managing work processes

Competent in Power point, MS word, and Excel.

Hiring Institution: LKC

Nanyang Technological University