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.
