A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (A*STAR ID Labs) is seeking for a Scientist to join us in our mission to be a leading centre of infectious diseases research. A*STAR ID Labs aims to develop a cohesive A*STAR response to drive and deliver translational infectious diseases research to better health and economic outcomes.
Job Description:
- Bacterial assay development, assay optimization and compound screening
- Target deconvolution (understanding mechanisms of action and resistance of selected compounds)
- Design and conduct experiments including data collection and analysis
- Summarize and present the data in lab meetings
- Develop new research techniques and approaches
- Collaborative spirit with internal and external collaborators
- Perform maintenance of inventory and procurement of laboratory consumables
- Ensure safe technical practices and procedures
- Managing a project that includes grant
Job Requirements:
- PhD in Life Sciences or any related field; Bachelor’s degree in the Life Science, with background in microbiology
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience, preferably as a research assistant/officer
- Good expertise with microbiology and molecular biology, including recombinant work in bacteria
- Willing to learn and feel comfortable working with various species of bacteria.
- Highly adaptable and inquisitive at working with different organisms and employing different techniques.
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.
