Job Description

Job description
We are looking for a highly motivated research officer who is interested in developing next-generation DNA and RNA therapeutics for treating genetic diseases. The individual will be involved in a multi-disciplinary project to develop new technologies and tools for precision editing of nucleic acids. There will be opportunities to further develop techniques in protein engineering, directed evolution, and synthetic biology.
Responsibilities:

• Design and clone constructs for experiments
• Perform activity characterization in vitro and in mammalian cells
• Perform qPCR/RT-qPCR of mammalian cells
• Perform high-throughput sequencing library preparation
• Analyze data and communicate results of experiments to colleagues
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment and general laboratory supplies

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other related fields
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques (eg. molecular cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis, miniprep)
• Experience with flow cytometry, protein expression, bacteriophage, high-throughput sequencing, or bioinformatics will be valued
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated, passion for science, committed to laboratory work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Curiosity to learn new knowledge and skills

Molecular Engineering Lab (MEL, Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, A*STAR) consists of an interdisciplinary team of fellows converging, from immunology, microbiology, chemistry, computation and molecular engineering, to build new technology and new pathways toward scientific advancement. (https://sites.google.com/view/mel-lab/home)
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.