Lab Website: https://sites.google.com/view/singaporepharmacometrics/
Correspondence: [email protected], [email protected]
Description:
We are the Research Data Integration group, at Bioinformatics Institute, A*STAR.
We are looking for a research officer to assist with various projects in the lab related to big data in precision medicine through the use of data science tools such as machine learning and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) modeling. The research officer will be expected to perform bioinformatics-related tasks, such as multi-omics analysis, compile and manage databases, and execute basic PK/PD models and analysis in R. On the job training will be provided for pharmacometrics expertise, a highly sought after skill in the field of drug development.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical and dry-lab support to the team’s research activities.
- Assist with hands-on experiments and operations including immunofluorescent imaging and blood sampling for PK analysis.
- Follow analytic procedures and instrumental operation guidelines, plan and execute experiments independently.
- Perform data collection and analysis, present progress reports, and manage research data and notes.
- Maintain lab inventory and procurement of laboratory consumables.
- Engage in literature review and research discussion.
- Assist the team with the maintenance of smooth and safe operation in the working environment.
- Ensure project deliverables are met in a timely manner and to the highest standard.
Requirements:
- Degree in Pharmaceutical Science, Life Science, computer science, chemical engineering, or pharmacy-related discipline.
- Basic data wrangling skills in R.
- Good understanding of pharmacology concepts
- Familiarity with PK analysis software such as Monolix, WinNonlin and/or NONMEM is a plus.
- Minimum one-year data science research experience required.
- Good organizational skills and ability to multitask.
- Highly motivated, keen to learn and committed to laboratory work.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
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.
