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Research Assistant (Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences)

National University Of Singapore

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Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and competent research assistant to work on research focusing on peptide crystallization as a versatile platform technology for delivering biocompatible nanomaterials. The successful candidate will help with lab management and support ongoing research activities.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

a. Lab safety, ordering, and lab management (30%)

  • To serve as a lab safety lead.
  • To be responsible for lab ordering.
  • To organise chemicals and consumables in the lab and update the inventory.
  • To create and review standard operation protocols (SOPs) and risk assessments (RAs).
  • To ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the lab.

b. Research tasks (70%)

  • To perform peptide synthesis and characterization of synthesized peptides.
  • To perform peptide crystallization and characterization of crystallized peptides.
  • To test bioactivity of protein/peptide using bioassays.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Discipline:

  • Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, pharmacy, pharmaceutical science, chemistry, life sciences, materials science, bioengineering, chemical engineering, or related field.

Skills:

  • Excellent time and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and great ability in written and spoken English.
  • Be able to work independently and be a team player.

Experience:

  • Experienced in bioassay preparation and handling.
  • Experienced in crystallization and crystal characterization.
  • Experienced in powder processing and characterization.
  • Experienced in tablet preparation and characterization.
  • Experienced in data analysis using softwares such as R, MatLab etc.
  • Experienced in report writing and presentation preparation.

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