Research Assistant, Cancer Science Institute
- Employer
- NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
- Location
- Singapore
- Closing date
- 5 Aug 2021
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- Academic Discipline
- Biological Sciences, Life sciences
- Job Type
- Research Related, Research Assistants / Officers
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Job Description
The position will provide oversight, management and support for the research, laboratory and administrative needs of the Principal Investigator and his team.
Research:
- to derive, maintain and CRISPR engineer 3D organoid cultures from a variety of tissue systems
- to carry out assigned molecular and cell biology experiments (i.e. cloning, FACS, western blotting, RNA, sequencing, microscopy) and perform analysis and determinations as tasked
- to organise, preserve and present the results of the experiments in a logical manner
- to properly and systematically record all experiments that have been assigned and their results
- to assist in supervising, training and guiding attachment/undergraduate students where required
Lab Management:
- maintain up to date records of inventories for chemical/ biological reagents
- assist when required with procurement
- ensure tidiness and cleanliness of the lab is maintained
Qualifications
- University degree in a relevant field
- Ability to speak and write clearly in English
- 2 to 3 years work experience in a molecular biology lab; experience with organoid cultures is desirable
Knowledge of:
- Basic principles and practices in the fields of biology.
- Principles, techniques and terminology used in cancer biology.
- Methods of scientific research and relevant scientific theories.
- Appropriate computer operations, software and peripherals.
- General rules for safe exposure and handling of chemical and biological hazards
- IRB, OSHE & IACUC regulations
- Principles, techniques and terminology used in organoid model systems and genomic and RNA sequencing as well as common lab molecular and cell biology techniques (desirable)
Ability to:
- Perform laboratory tests in an efficient and timely manner
- Work cooperatively and effectively with others
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