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Central Lab – Senior Laboratory Executive (Safety Coordinator)

The position exists to provide safety oversight, management and support to the Principal Investigators, Core Facilities & Central Lab Operations at CSI.

Duties and Responsibilities:

a) Overview & Guidance

Secretariat for CSI Safety Committee
First point of contact for the Institute’s staff and students on all Safety & Health (S&H) matters, to provide guidance, advice and technical assistance to all related parties to ensure compliance with statutory and other requirements
Communicate safety updates to all related parties
Main liaison with OSHE on all S&H matters pertaining to the Institute including following up on all safety related issues arising
Implement, monitor, plan, coordinate and implement safety management system on site to adopt S&H best practices in the Institute

b) Training

Conduct safety training, safety promotion and safety drills

c) Review & Documentation

Monitor and keep track of new staff training records and Hep B vaccination records for staff/student
Review and update institute documents periodically (e.g. risk assessment, SOP, policy, etc)
Advise and assist with all license application/renewal/termination
Conduct accident/incident reporting and investigation, generate report with corrective actions after root cause analysis
Conduct lab inspection regularly to Identity and assess any unsafe condition in the worksite/work practice and to recommend practicable measures to remedy the work condition/practice.
Maintain and document all safety related files

d) Safety Audits, Inspections & Duties

Conduct various document inspection on labs to ensure compliance with NUS requirement and legal requirement
Arrange audit schedule and conduct internal audit for labs, to prepare institute and labs for external inspection

e) Accident/Incident Inquiry & Report

Assist Safety Committee and FSHO to conduct investigation and inquiries into accidents/incidents at CSI labs and by CSI staff

f) Any Other Duties

Ad-hoc job duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

University degree in the relevant field
Ability to speak and write well in English
2 to 3 years work experience in a molecular biology lab
Knowledge of:
- Basic principles and practices in the fields of biology, physiology and/or chemistry.
- Quality assurance procedures applicable to a laboratory.
- Laboratory scientific resource material; laboratory equipment and its care.
- Methods of scientific research and relevant scientific theories.
- Government guidelines and regulations pertinent to laboratory safety and security.
- Appropriate computer operations, software and peripherals.
- General rules for safe exposure and handling of chemical and biological hazards
- IRB, OSHE & IACUC regulations
Ability to:
- Work cooperatively and effectively with others
- Communicate well and empathize

Applications should include full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and contact numbers of 3 professional references.

Please send applications to:

Cancer Science Institute of Singapore
National University of Singapore Centre for Translational Medicine,
14 Medical Drive, #12-01,
Singapore 117599
Email: csi_recruitment@nus.edu.sg
Website: www.csi.nus.edu.sg

Laboratory Executive – Prof Yoshiaki Ito’s lab

To provide support for basic molecular biology experiments, animal monitoring and care. To also maintain laboratory inventory and supplies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

a) Research

Primarily assist with mouse maintenance and experiments (including genotyping, dissection, tissue sectioning and immunohistochemistry)
Assist with cell culture and possibly, flow cytometry experiments.
Assist with basic molecular and cell biology experiments

b) Laboratory

Maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies, purchasing and restocking of reagents when required.
Responsible for maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Keeping records of experiments and protocols.
Ensure laboratory safety and regulatory compliance

Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in Biology (Cellular/Molecular biology/ Genetics/ Biochemistry), preferably with Honours.
Proficiency in basic molecular and cellular biology techniques including cell culture, real-time PCR and western blotting.
Highly motivated individual with an inquisitive mind and have strong analytical, technical and problem solving skills.
Excellent command of English.
Team player with good communication skills.

Applications should include full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and contact numbers of 3 professional references.

Please send applications to:

Laboratory Executive – Prof H. Phillip Koeffler’s lab

To provide support to the Principal Investigator and his team in terms of research, laboratory and administrative needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:
a) Research:

To carry out assigned experiments
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 analyse and plan further experiments under guidance
To assist in supervising, training and guiding attachment/undergraduate students where required

b) Laboratory:

To plan and ensure the needs and requirements of the team in terms of consumables
To ensure that the lab is adequately stocked with clean glassware, minor equipment, chemicals, etc. required for experiments
Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of equipment through regular checks
Required to assemble reagents, chemicals and media that are needed for experiments
To ensure that standard operating procedures and safety regulations are followed
Responsible for the general cleanliness of the lab

c) Administrative duties:

To plan and ensure that the overall lab administrative needs of the team are met
To assist the Principal Investigator in tracking his/her grants and other sources of funding
Responsible for purchasing necessary equipment, chemicals, reagents as required by the lab or project
Maintain a systematic and proper record of all purchases
Liaising between the vendors and the administrative office to ensure proper purchase requisitions, goods delivery and prompt payment of supplies

d) Any other duties as required

Requirements:

Background in basic lab skills (clone, western blot, qPCR and cell culture) is preferred
Committed, hardworking and motivated candidates with BSc or diploma are welcome to apply. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
Willing to perform mouse work
Knowledge of:
- Basic principles and practices in the fields of molecular biology and animal work
- Quality assurance procedures applicable to a laboratory
- Principles, techniques and terminology used in the examination of clinical and animal samples
- Principles, techniques and terminology used in cancer biology
- Laboratory scientific resource material; laboratory equipment and its care
- Methods of scientific research and relevant scientific theories
- Government guidelines and regulations pertinent to laboratory safety and security
- Packaging and shipping of diagnostic, infectious and hazardous materials
- Appropriate computer operations, software and peripherals
- General rules for safe exposure and handling of chemical and biological hazards
- IRB, OSHE & IACUC regulations
Ability to:
- Perform laboratory tests.

Applications should include full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and contact numbers of 3 professional references.

Please send applications to:

Laboratory Executive – Assoc Prof Takaomi Sanda’s lab

A fulltime Laboratory Executive position will be available after January 2021.

Job Scope:
a) Research tasks: 40%

To maintain zebrafish colonies including breeding and genotyping.
To create transgenic and knockout zebrafish models, and perform xenograft studies.
To perform tumor monitoring study and mutagenesis screening.
To isolate tissues from the animals and analyze by flowcytometry.
To harvest cells, protein, RNA or DNA from animal tissues, cell lines or bacteria.
To perform experiments including PCR, immunoprecipitation and Western blot.

b) Administrative tasks: 30%

To maintain a systematic and proper record of animals, including annual reports.
To liaise with the core facilities, committees and the administrative office to assist research.
To be responsible for purchasing necessary chemicals, reagents and equipment as required by the lab or project.
To liaise with the vendors to ensure proper purchase requisitions, goods delivery and prompt payment of supplies.

c) Laboratory safety: 30%

To serve as a safety lead in the laboratory.
To create and review standard operating procedures and risk assessments.
Responsible for the general cleanliness of the lab and core facility.
To assemble reagents, chemicals and media that are needed for experiments.

Requirements:

University degree (biology, biomedical science, biotechnology or related area).
Ability to speak and write well in English.
Prior experience working with zebrafish model is necessary.
Knowledge of: 1) basic principles and practices in the fields of biology, 2) principles, techniques and terminology used in biology, 3) principles, techniques and terminology used in animal studies.
Appropriate computer operations, software and peripherals, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Applications should include full curriculum vitae and indicate the names of at least 2 referees.

Please send applications to:

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Outreach

The position exists to develop and execute outreach activities as well as marketing plans primarily support CSI’s branding and public image to foster the best possible image for the institute.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist to develop and plan outreach activities in order to increase the profile of the institute within the local as well as international scientific community which includes the following:
- Internal research meetings
- Local scientific conferences and seminars
- Educational programs for undergraduates, JCs, polytechnics & schools
- International scientific meetings
- Local or international charitable, fund-raising or profile-raising events
- Public appearances, lectures, contests, or exhibits for the institute
Assist to coordinate the flow of information to the media and frame that information in the best possible light in order to increase public knowledge of the institute through:
- Drafting press releases and working closely with NUS Corporate Communications to develop and maintain media contacts who might print or broadcast the institute’s material and achievements
- Assisting to arrange press conferences and interviews for senior management levels & scientific staff
Preparing and/or editing publications for internal and external audiences, including newsletters, institute’s website, and annual reports
Organize & plan visit programs for the Institute’s guests
Assist to develop and follow up on establishing relations, finalizing MOUs, workshops with partner organizations
Assist in collating documents and organizing the review program for the Scientific Advisory Board, International Review Panel, industry visitors, Governing Board and grantors.
Develop corporate gift ideas to improve publicity for the institute
Assist to develop and manage internal activities for staff team building activities such as celebration of festivals, annual staff parties, where required
Plan and coordinate closely with team to identify photography/videography needs
- Update the photos on website – staff members, Governing Board, Strategic Advisory Board and other publicity
- Review photos/videos, editing and making necessary changes
- Edit photos/videos to achieve highest quality using the appropriate tools
- Ensure all photo equipment is used properly and order supplies as needed
Any other duties & responsibilities as assigned by senior management.

Requirements

Degree or equivalent from recognized university
Preference will be given to those with:
- At least 1 year of relevant working experience
- Life sciences or other sciences background
- Familiar with digital technology, photo editing software and photographic techniques.
Excellent English communication and writing skills
Proactive and dedicated, can work independently and as part of a team
Good project handling, hands-on problem-solving skill

Applications should include full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and contact numbers of 3 professional references. Please send applications to:

Administrative Lead – NUS Centre for Cancer Research (N2CR)

The Admin Lead will be responsible for day-to-day management of N2CR administrative and oversee programmatic operations, working closely with Director & Deputy Director of N2CR. Requires excellent interpersonal and writing skills, a high level of organization, diplomacy, focus, ability to work under tight deadlines, and familiarity with biomedical research environments.

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage and direct N2CR admin team to understand and support operational processes and solutions
Strategize with Director and co-Lead on N2CR’s future plans and directions
Manage a portfolio of projects; monitoring progress of the research, ensuring deliverables and milestones are met and timelines stay on track.
Communicate project status updates to Director and co-Lead to ensure the successful execution of the projects.
Organise and assist Director to conduct monthly/regular status meetings with ExCo and Theme Leads for each programmatic team.
Provide expertise to assist in guiding, mentoring and supporting scientific officers assigned to theme programmes as needed, seeking appropriate input and approvals from Faculty Programme Leads, and in strategic alignment with N2CR focus and aims
Oversight to ensure scientific officers have properly prepared and submitted necessary documents for IRB, IACUC, risk assessments and grant virements as required for assigned projects and that these are systematically tracked
Identify relevant intellectual property and risks based on reports from scientific officers and Faculty Programme Leads on projects and assist in technology transfer activities from their respective teams
Liaise with external stakeholders, particularly CSI and NCIS administration, to ensure coherent delivery of N2CR objectives
Inform the outreach and communications teams of projects’ stakeholders/partners of publications, presentations, inventions, and other forms of intellectual property resulting from projects. Interface with SoM & NUS Comms teams.
Prepare reports and associated documents for Director and co-Lead, committees, and stakeholders, to communicate status of the thematic programmes and site specific resources or as and when required
Organise visits of review panels or advisory boards when required under Director’s direction and according to N2CR set KPIs
Strategically plan with Director N2CR, and track, N2CR budgets to ensure spending is in line with funding guidelines and approvals.
Interface with scientific officers and Finance Executive/Team to ensure administrative and financial oversight of the projects are aligned with the technical progress.
Interface with SoM HR team for recruitment and development of E & A staff as well as research track staff
Perform other job related duties as assigned

Requirements

Advanced degree (PhD) and six years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Project management experience
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data and information from various sources.
Familiarity with project management resources and tools.
General knowledge of local funding bodies and grant regulations
Ability to resolve complex problems/issues and to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
Previous technology transfer experience preferred.
Experience working in a biomedical or biopharmaceutical environment preferred.
Good team player
Excellent writing and reporting ability

Applications should include full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and contact numbers of 3 professional references. Please send applications to:

Scientific Officer – NUS Centre for Cancer Research (N2CR)

The Scientific Officer will be responsible for providing:

Management, research grant administration support and oversight of each of the research themes in N2CR.
Administrative support to Programme Research Theme leads/ Principal Investigators/ Faculty on budget/ grant related matters

Duties & Responsibilities

For N2CR / Research themes:

Assist with grant applications, manage the review process, and provide administrative support to scientists for the IRB/ DSRB, IACUC, safety/ risk and other research regulatory requirements
Promote the development of external funding strategies for research, academic projects, and institutional priorities.
Provide resources and assistance to faculty, staff, and administrators in searching for external funding opportunities.
Assist with preparation and submission of requests for external funding, including grants, sub-awards, and contracts
Serve as liaison with NUS research offices, Office of Legal Affairs and ILO (on issues of intellectual property, project and research collaboration agreements, MTAs, NDAs, etc.) and external funding agencies.
Assist grant awardees with administration issues in conjunction with the NUS research offices, Office of Financial Services and Finance Team.
Provide assistance in budget preparation for grant applications.
Assist to execute the programme’s projects within the theme and provide strategic input for the development of proposals for new work and project budgets where required
Develop, manage and evaluate research themes of the Centre through direct collaboration with Principal Investigators, clinicians and Theme Leads to strengthen the strategy for each of the projects and coordinate these toward building a cohesive programme
Coordinate the development and maintenance of effective research themes group communication systems
Work with N2CR Executives from Outreach/ HR/ Finance/ Grant to manage the administrative HR/ Finance process, Grant issues, and events
Ensure good and tidy document housekeeping and timely correspondence:
- Maintain letters of award, approvals, amendments, etc.
- Maintain computerized financial data and progress reports
Ensure that policies and procedures for compliance with research-related regulations are up-to-date and reviewed regularly.

For Theme Programme/ Faculty Leads/ Principal Investigators:

Provide primary support and assistance to Research Theme leads/ Principal Investigators on grant matters such as applications, reviews, ethics/safety & risk protocols, regular progress/ appraisal/other reports
Assist in preparation of budgets for research grants, virements and tracking of grants
Assist in recruitment process of new team members and assist them to settle in once employed
Assist in updating biosketches of Principal Investigators for grant and other purposes, uploading data onto e-portfolio and/ or other HR-related documents
Liaise with NUS & NUHS research offices, Office of Legal Affairs and ILO (on issues of intellectual property, project and research collaboration agreements, MTAs, NDAs, etc.) and external funding agencies
Ensure good and tidy document housekeeping and timely correspondence.
Maintain letters of award, approvals, amendments, etc.
Maintain computerized grant/financial data and progress reports

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Any other duties as assigned by senior management

Requirements

MSc or PhD in Cell/ Molecular Biology, or related field
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in
- Project management
- Coordinating and tracking multiple projects and their progress towards grant requirements
- Scientific legal matters e.g. MTA, service agreements, RCA, patent filing etc.
3 to 4 years’ experience in a similar position
Able to work independently, effectively and a good team player
Proactive, meticulous, analytical and organised
Demonstrated ability to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timeline metrics.
Excellent writing and reporting ability
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking skills

Applications should include full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and contact numbers of 3 professional references. Please send applications to:

Executive – NUS Centre for Cancer Research (N2CR)

The Executive will be responsible for providing:

Administrative support to the NUS Cancer Programme
Administrative support to Principal Investigators/Faculty

Duties & Responsibilities

For N2CR: Note that precise role will depend on experience/ aptitude and the role may not encompass all of the duties indicated below

Grant

Assist with grant applications, manage the review process
Provide administrative support to scientists for the IRB/ DSRB, IACUC, safety/ risk and other research regulatory requirements

Assist with HR related matters including preparation of job descriptions, liaising with NUS HR, payroll funds check
Induction of new recruits, keep records of N2CR staff list, maintenance of profiles for NUS Cancer Programme members on websites

Outreach

Assist with outreach including organisation of both virtual and face-to-face events, fundraising activities, workshops and seminars
Mass communication, manage media relations, prepare and update events on newsletter and website
Publicity of N2CR and research news, where applicable
Manage content on N2CR website
Handle N2CR Membership

Finance

Assist with financial administration including tracking of budgets, virements, procurement, claims
Liaison with the Finance Team for efficient management of financial affairs both the N2CR members and of the N2CR itself

Support For Principal Investigators:

Assist in recruitment process of new team members and assist them to settle in once employed
Assist in grant/ budget, claims and procurement related matters
Ensure good and tidy document housekeeping and timely correspondence.
- Maintain letters of award, approvals, amendments, etc.
- Maintain computerized grant/ financial data and progress reports

Other duties & responsibilities

Any other duties as assigned by senior management

Requirements

BSc, preferably in business administration, management, Finance, Mass Communication, Life Sciences or related field of study. Candidates with equivalent experience may also apply.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in;
- Administrative management of research involving multiple faculty including but not restricted to HR, Grants budget, Outreach, Finance
- Coordinating and tracking multiple projects
- Background in life sciences
- SAP system
3 to 4 years’ experience in a similar position
Able to work independently, effectively and a good team player
Proactive, committed, creative, meticulous and results-oriented
Excellent writing and reporting ability
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Good interpersonal skills

Applications should include full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and contact numbers of 3 professional references. Please send applications to:

Scientific Officer Traineeship – Dr Anand Jeyasekharan’s Lab

Scientific assistant to a clinician-scientist PI (Principal Investigator) involved in translational cancer research at NUS. To assist with management of the laboratory and coordination of different responsibilities of the PI.

Responsibilities:

Management of PI’s schedule, deadlines and responsibilities in clinical/education/research and administration
Regulatory paperwork for clinical/ translational research, and engagements with pharmaceutical companies/ overseas collaborators
Provide primary support and assistance to Principal Investigators on grant matters such as applications, reviews, ethics/safety & risk protocols, regular progress/ appraisal/other reports
Assist in preparation of budgets for research grants, virements and tracking of grants
Assist in recruitment process of new team members and assist them to settle in once employed
Assist in updating biosketches of Principal Investigators for grant and other purposes, uploading data onto e-portfolio and/or other HR-related documents
Liaise with NUS & NUHS research offices, Office of Legal Affairs and ILO (on issues of intellectual property, project and research collaboration agreements, MTAs, NDAs, etc.) and external funding agencies
Ensure good and tidy document housekeeping and timely correspondence.
- Maintain letters of award, approvals, amendments, etc
- Maintain computerized grant/financial data and progress reports

Qualification:

Biomedical/life-sciences degree
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
Effective oral and written communication skills

Applications should include full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and contact numbers of 3 professional references. Please send applications to:

Laboratory Executive – RNA Biology in Cancer (Yvonne Tay's Lab)

A laboratory executive position is available in Dr Yvonne Tay’s lab for a highly motivated candidate with a background in molecular or cellular biology, biochemistry or other related fields who is interested in exploring the mysteries of the non-coding RNA space and deciphering regulatory RNA networks in the context of cancer (reviewed in Tay et al, Nature 2014; also see Tay et al, Cell 2011; Chan et al, NAR 2018). The successful candidate will design and conduct experiments, analyse data, and provide support to the lab in terms of research, laboratory and administrative needs.

Responsibilities:

a) Research:

To carry out assigned experiments as part of ongoing projects in lab
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 analyse and plan further experiments under guidance
To assist in supervising, training and guiding attachment/undergraduate students where required

b) Laboratory:

To manage the needs of the team in terms of consumables
To be responsible for the general cleanliness of the lab and maintenance of equipment through regular checks
To ensure that standard operating procedures and safety regulations are followed

c) Administrative duties:

To plan and ensure that the overall lab administrative needs of the team are met
To assist the Principal Investigator in tracking grants and other sources of funding
Responsible for purchasing necessary equipment, chemicals, reagents as required by the lab or project
Maintain a systematic and proper record of all purchases
Liaising between the vendors and the administrative office to ensure proper purchase requisitions, goods delivery and prompt payment of supplies

d) Any other duties as required

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or its equivalent. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
Familiarity with basic molecular and cellular biology techniques such as cell culture, cloning, real-time PCR and western blotting
Knowledge of mouse work is an added advantage
Ability to speak and write well in English

Applications should send full curriculum vitae (not more than 3 pages) and the names, addresses and contact numbers of 3 professional references to yvonnetay@nus.edu.sg with the subject title – ‘Application for LE position in YT lab’.

DevOps Software Engineer – Jason Pitt's Lab

BACKGROUND

The position of Research Assistant (software engineer with DevOps emphasis) is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Jason Pitt, which integrates data science and biological expertise to facilitate novel discoveries in cancer genomics. The Pitt Laboratory achieves this by developing cutting-edge software that allows cost-effective identification, harmonization, and interrogation of large genomic datasets. Successful candidates will interact closely with the Data Science and Learning Division of Argonne National Laboratory (USA) as well as our industrial partners. This position provides a rare opportunity to apply DevOps skills to Amazon Web Services, Amazon Alexa, data-intensive computing, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in the continued development of:

1) Melvin, a virtual genome analysis assistant using Amazon’s Alexa technology

Construct and maintain containerized microservices using AWS (e.g. Lambda, Fargate)
Automation with CI/CD tools
Database design, implementation, and management
Lead bi-weekly meetings with technical experts at Amazon Alexa EDU

2) The Scalable Workflows for the Analysis of Genomes (Swag) framework

Back-end development for an auto-optimization service
Deployment of scalable analytics on HPC and commercial clouds

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors or Masters degree (minimally) in computer science, information systems, bioinformatics, engineering, mathematics, or related fields
2+ years of DevOps experience
Strong Python programming skills and proficiency with Unix-based systems
Experience with collaborative software development via github/gitlab
Database management experience (SQL, NoSQL, Elasticsearch, etc.)
Excellent written and spoken English

PREFERENCES

Some knowledge of biology and genetics
Experience with voice-based technologies
Past projects using CI/CD tools on commercial clouds
Interest in computational linguistics, specifically ontologies

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include full curriculum vitae, publication list (if applicable), and contact information for 2-3 referees. Please also include a single page cover letter summarizing your experience, programmatic expertise, and why this position is of interest to you.

Dr. Jason J. Pitt
Special Fellow
Email: jason.j.pitt[at]nus.edu.sg

Laboratory Executive – Prof Chng Wee Joo’s Lab

The laboratory executive will provide support to the Principal Investigator and her team in terms of research, laboratory and administrative needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

a) Research:

To carry out assigned experiments
To conduct troubleshooting and refining of experimental procedures
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 analyse and plan further experiments under guidance
To keep abreast with the current research scene and to propose relevant techniques and latest technologies to answer hypothetical research questions
To assist in supervising, training and guiding attachment/undergraduate students where required

b) Laboratory:

To plan and ensure the needs and requirements of the team in terms of consumables
To ensure that the lab is adequately stocked with clean glassware, minor equipment, chemicals, etc. required for experiments
Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of equipment through regular checks
Required to assemble reagents, chemicals and media that are needed for experiments
To ensure that standard operating procedures and safety regulations are followed
Responsible for the general cleanliness of the lab

c) Administrative duties:

To plan and ensure that the overall research/lab administrative needs of the team are met, such as producing reports and preparing presentation slides
Responsible for purchasing necessary equipment, chemicals, reagents as required by the lab or project
Maintain a systematic and proper record of all purchases
Liaising between the vendors and the administrative office to ensure proper purchase requisitions, goods delivery and prompt payment of supplies

d) Any other duties as required

Requirements:

Background in genomics, cell and molecular biology, NGS and flow cytometry.
Committed, dedicated, diligent and motivated candidates with BSc or diploma are welcome to apply.
Willing to clock in extra hours (including coming back to the lab during the weekends) when there is an urgency to fulfill research deadlines
Willing to perform mouse work
A team player

Knowledge of:

Basic principles and practices in the fields of biology, physiology and/or chemistry
Principles, techniques and terminologies used in cancer biology
Scientific and cancer research methodologies
Principles, techniques and terminology used in the examination of clinical and animal samples
Scientific data analysis softwares such as FlowJo, CompuSyn and PRISM
Quality assurance procedures applicable to a laboratory
Government guidelines and regulations pertinent to laboratory safety and security
Packaging and shipping of diagnostic, infectious and hazardous materials
General rules for safe exposure and handling of chemical and biological hazards
IRB, OSHE & IACUC regulations

Applications should include full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and contact numbers of 3 professional references. Please send applications to:

Laboratory Executive

To provide support to the Principal Investigator and his team in terms of research, laboratory and administrative needs.

Responsibilities

a) Research:

to carry out assigned experiments
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 analyse and plan further experiments under guidance
to assist in supervising, training and guiding attachment/undergraduate students where required

b) Laboratory:

to plan and ensure the needs and requirements of the team in terms of consumables
to ensure that the lab is adequately stocked with clean glassware, minor equipment chemicals, etc. required for experiments
responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of equipment through regular checks
required to assemble reagents, chemicals and media that are needed for experiments
to ensure that standard operating procedures and safety regulations are followed
responsible for the general cleanliness of the lab

c) Administrative duties:

to plan and ensure that the overall lab administrative needs of the team are met
to assist the Principal Investigator in tracking his/her grants and other sources of funding
responsible for purchasing necessary equipment, chemicals, reagents as required by the lab or project
maintain a systematic and proper record of all purchases
liaising between the vendors and the administrative office to ensure proper purchase requisitions, goods delivery and prompt payment of supplies

d) Any other duties as required

Requirements

Degree in Life Sciences or its equivalent. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
Knowledge of mouse work is an added advantage
Ability to speak and write well in English

Knowledge of

Basic principles and practices in the fields of biology, physiology and/or chemistry.
Quality assurance procedures applicable to a laboratory.
Principles, techniques and terminology used in the examination of clinical and animal samples.
Principles, techniques and terminology used in cancer biology.
Laboratory scientific resource material; laboratory equipment and its care.
Methods of scientific research and relevant scientific theories.
Government guidelines and regulations pertinent to laboratory safety and security.
Packaging and shipping of diagnostic, infectious and hazardous materials.
Appropriate computer operations, software and peripherals.
General rules for safe exposure and handling of chemical and biological hazards
IRB, OSHE & IACUC regulations
Ability to:
- Perform laboratory tests
- Work cooperatively and effectively with others

Applications should include full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and contact numbers of 3 professional references. Please send applications to:

Executive and Professionals

Central Lab – Senior Laboratory Executive (Safety Coordinator)

Laboratory Executive – Prof Yoshiaki Ito’s lab

Laboratory Executive – Prof H. Phillip Koeffler’s lab

Laboratory Executive – Assoc Prof Takaomi Sanda’s lab

Outreach

Administrative Lead – NUS Centre for Cancer Research (N2CR)

Scientific Officer – NUS Centre for Cancer Research (N2CR)

Executive – NUS Centre for Cancer Research (N2CR)

Scientific Officer Traineeship – Dr Anand Jeyasekharan’s Lab

Laboratory Executive – RNA Biology in Cancer (Yvonne Tay's Lab)

DevOps Software Engineer – Jason Pitt's Lab

Laboratory Executive – Prof Chng Wee Joo’s Lab

Laboratory Executive

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