We are a research laboratory focused on the genetics and genomics of neurological diseases, funded by a National Research Foundation (NRF) fellowship. For more information, please visit:

http://www.lkcmedicine.ntu.edu.sg/aboutus/facultyandstaff/Research/Pages/Assistant-Professor-Foo-Jia-Nee.aspx

We are recruiting highly motivated individuals with a strong interest in human disease genetics and/or neuroscience for the position of research assistant/associate in our lab. These positions are also suitable for individuals with plans to pursue a PhD degree in life sciences. Our lab is currently based at Genome Institute of Singapore, A*STAR, Biopolis, but will relocate partially to the Clinical Sciences Building in the LKCMedicine Novena campus in the near future.

Responsibilities may include:

• DNA extraction, quality control and library preparation for next generation sequencing (NGS)
• Tissue cutting & processing, flow cytometry, immunostaining and confocal microscopy for single cell isolation
• Evaluating and optimizing new and existing methods of NGS library preparation and single cell DNA or RNA sequencing

• Documenting results and outcomes of experiments, troubleshooting, preparing reports, participating in discussions.
• Assisting in administrative duties such as procurement of laboratory equipment and consumables, laboratory safety and risk assessment, discussion with vendors, and general lab maintenance
• Organizing and maintaining database of DNA and tissue/brain samples
• Assisting senior researchers in their work

Skills and qualifications:

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, biomedical or life sciences.

Applicants should have:

• At least 1 year of previous research experience in routine molecular and cell biology techniques
• Prior work experience with NGS library preparation (Illumina) or single-cell sequencing platforms will be preferred
• Well-organized with good technical and communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and also effectively as part of a team
• Some basic knowledge in bioinformatics and coding (perl, R, java, python etc) will be an advantage.