Join Our Team at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
The School of Biological Sciences (SBS), part of the College of Science, was established in 2002 with a mission to advance biological and biomedical sciences. At SBS, our research spans various areas, including infectious diseases, immunology, neurodegenerative diseases, telomere biology, and genome function. Over the years, SBS has attracted talented individuals from around the world and Singapore to join as scientific leaders and researchers.
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Position Available: Project Officer
We are looking for a Project Officer to assist in an RNA biology and cancer epigenetics project. The role will focus on performing a variety of cell and molecular biology, transcriptomics and genomics experiments including molecular cloning, PCR, western blotting, nucleic acids isolation, lentiviral production and transduction, chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) and next generation sequencing library preparation. Additionally, the candidate will assist in some administrative duties such as procurement, inventory monitoring and equipment maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute experiments using standard cell and molecular biology techniques.
- Analyze data from experiments such as western blotting, chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), and molecular cloning.
- Assist in administrative tasks including procurement, inventory monitoring, safety/risk assessment and equipment maintenance.
- Organize and document experimental procedures and data in the laboratory logbook.
- Support lab inventory management and organization.
Job Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree with Honors in life sciences, biochemistry, cancer biology, molecular biology, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in a research laboratory setting.
- Proficiency in mammalian tissue culture, lentiviral stable cell line generation, molecular cloning, western blotting, and ChIP.
- Competency in data analysis software such as PRISM and ImageJ.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
The College of Science seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
