Job Description

A Research Assistant/Research Associate position is currently available in the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute.

Key Responsibilities:

Support research work on the application of bioassays in environmental risk assessment and quality monitoring (environmental sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction, reagent preparation, biochemical assays, cell-based assays etc.)

Validate methods and conduct assays on emerging contaminants and environmental samples

Document, analyze and manage the data

Assist on the preparation of research reports, presentations, and manuscripts

Prepare SOP and risk assessment

Support existing research personnel in the same projects

Assist in daily operational, administrative, and logistics duties related to the research activities

Job Requirements:

Bachelor degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology etc with more than 1-year work experience in laboratory setting or research lab

Interested candidates holding master degree with no working experience may also apply

Knowledge and experience on operation, sample preparation, data analysis and essential method optimization for cell assays (cell culture and various cell-based assays) is a must

Knowledge and experience on operation, sample preparation, data analysis and essential method optimization for molecular assays (qPCR, ELISA, reporter assays, fluorescent staining etc ) is highly preferred

Knowledge and experience in fluorescent microscopy and imaging-based assays preferred

Knowledge of environmental sample preparation and assay development is a plus

Experience in in vivo assays is a plus

Knowledge and experience on advanced biochemical methods such as MS-based methods is a plus

Highly motivated person who is able to work independently.

Good communication skills & team player

Interest in research work

Highly driven, independent and resourceful

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

Nanyang Technological University