Background:
We are looking for a candidate to provide support to the Principal Investigator and his team to assist in research activities including maintenance of the laboratory.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Research:

• To support clinical studies by handling sample processing which include PBMC extraction from patient plasma, nucleic acid extraction, and preparation of samples for analysis.
• To archive, cryopreserve and store the samples in an organised manner.
• To systematically record all samples.

Laboratory duties:

• To maintain the general cleanliness of the lab.
• To keep track of the consumption rate of lab consumables and reagents.
• To perform routine check on lab equipment.
• To prepare buffer and reagents for experiments.

Administrative role:

• To handle general lab purchasing, eg ordering and procurement, goods delivery and prompt payment of purchase orders.
• To help with updating chemical lists, standard operating protocols and risk assessments.

Qualifications:

• Sc on related degree (Biological science, biomedical science, or biotechnology)
• Working experience in a biological research laboratory.
• Preferred to have basic molecular technologies (basic cell culture, blood processing and/or DNA/RNA work).
• Meticulous and organized, with good attention to detail.
• Team and motivated worker.

Kindly send your application to:

A/Prof Wang Lingzhi csiwl@nus.edu.sg

Amelia Lau csilja@nus.edu.sg

Cancer Science Institute, National University of Singapore

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The position exists to develop and execute marketing plans, community engagement as well as outreach activities to support and foster CSI Singapore’s branding and public image.

Senior Executive

Duties & Responsibilities

Marketing & Collaterals

Website Management

• Manage/update website contents
• Design and generate artwork for website contents
• Conceptualize new website design and layout as and when a refresher is required

Social Media Management

a. Manage/update CSI Singapore social media contents (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn)

b. Content creation

c. Design and generate artwork for social media contents

Publicity

d. Design publicity posters and EDMs for events

e. Preparing and/or editing publications for internal and external audiences, including newsletters, institute’s website, and annual reports

f. Develop corporate gift ideas to improve publicity for the institute

g. Plan and coordinate closely with team to identify photography/videography needs including maintaining a repository of stock images for publicity and marketing.

• • 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

Media & Press Release Efforts

Assist to coordinate the flow of information to the media and frame that information in the best possible light to increase public knowledge of the institute

Press Releases/Annual Reports

h. Select articles to be featured in the newsletter according to authorship and study impact

i. Drafting layman summaries for selected research articles

j. Prepare newsletter to the CSI community

k. Ensure newsletter is disseminated in a timely fashion at the end of every month

l. To pitch research articles to University Communications Office for press releases to be sent out to the relevant media outlets

m. Arrange press conferences and interviews for senior management levels & scientific staff

Events

As a team, 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
• international scientific meetings
• educational programs for undergraduates, JCs, polytechnics & schools
• community engagement
• local or international charitable, fund-raising or profile-raising events
• public appearances, lectures, contests, or exhibits 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

• Organize & plan visit programs for the Institute’s guests
• Assist in collating documents and organizing the review program for the Scientific Advisory Board, International Review Panel, industry visitors, Governing Board and grantors.

Any other duties & responsibilities as assigned by senior management.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent from recognized university
• Preference will be given to those with:
  • 2 to 3 years of relevant working experience
  • life sciences or other sciences background
  • Familiar with digital technology, photo editing software and photographic techniques (Adobe Photoshop, Canva, etc).
• 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 skills

Executive

Duties and Responsibilities

Marketing & Collaterals

Website

• Assist to manage/update website contents
• Design and generate artwork for website contents
• Conceptualize new website design and layout as and when a refresher is required

Social Media

a. Assist in managing/update CSI Singapore social media contents (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn)

b. Content creation

c. Design and generate artwork for social media contents

Publicity

d. Design publicity posters and EDMs for events and ensure material is sent out in a timely manner

e. Preparing and/or editing publications for internal and external audiences, including newsletters, institute’s website, and annual reports

f. Part of a team to develop corporate gift ideas to improve branding for the institute

g. Plan and coordinate closely with team to identify photography/videography needs including maintaining a repository of stock images for publicity and marketing.

• • Regular review of 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

Media & Press Release Efforts

Assist to coordinate the flow of information to the media and frame that information in the best possible light to increase public knowledge of the institute

Press Releases/Annual Reports

a. Select articles to be featured in the newsletter according to authorship and study impact

b. To assist in drafting layman summaries for selected research articles

c. Prepare newsletter to the CSI community

d. Ensure newsletter is disseminated in a timely fashion at the end of every month

e. To pitch research articles to University Communications Office for press releases to be sent out to the relevant media outlets

f. Assisting to arrange press conferences and interviews for senior management levels & scientific staff

Events

As a team, assist to develop, plan and publicise 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
• international scientific meetings
• educational programs for undergraduates, JCs, polytechnics & schools
• community engagement
• local or international charitable, fund-raising or profile-raising events
• public appearances, lectures, contests, or exhibits for the institute
• Organize & plan visit programs for the Institute’s guests
• Assist to develop and manage internal activities for staff team building activities such as celebration of festivals, annual staff parties, where required

Any other duties & responsibilities as assigned by senior management.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent from recognized university
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Preference will be given to those with:
  • life sciences or other sciences background
  • Familiar with digital technology, photo editing software and photographic techniques (Adobe Photoshop, Canva, etc).
• 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 skills

Apply via: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job-invite/18948/

Job Description

•  Assist with grant applications, manage the review process, and provide administrative support for the IRB, IACUC, safety/risk and other research regulatory requirements
• Proofreading/editing of manuscripts and grant application proposals
• Provide primary support and assistance on regular progress/ appraisal/other reports as required under grant terms and conditions
• Preparation of budgets for research grants, virements and tracking of grants
• Assist with preparation and submission of requests for external funding, including grants, research collaboration agreements, project agreements, sub-awards, and contracts
• Manage administration issues in conjunction with the NUS research offices, Office of Financial Services and CSI/SoC/Biochemistry Grants and Finance Teams.
• Ensure good and tidy document housekeeping and timely correspondence:
  • Maintain letters of award, approvals, amendments, etc.
  • Maintain computerized financial data and progress reports

•  Assure that policies and procedures for compliance with research-related regulations are up-to-date and reviewed regularly
• Assist in scheduling appointments, writing meeting minutes and coordinating research/other meetings as well as following up decisions made and other necessary actions as required
• Compile bibliometrics and additional information for presentation slides, writeup and design of PI research for reports such as CSI Annual Report as well as other reports as required
• Work with Outreach Team, NUS and NUHS corporate communications teams and coordinate with scientists on press releases when needed
• Any other duties as may be assigned by senior management

Please submit applications including (1) a cover letter (2) a detailed CV

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Computer Science, or related field
• Excellent writing and reporting ability in English
• Experience in English manuscript writing/editing will be a plus
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in
  • coordinating and tracking multiple projects and their progress towards grant requirements
• 3 to 4 years’ experience in a similar position or laboratory supervisory position
• Good team player
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Apply Via: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job-invite/18908/

A full-time Laboratory Executive in the Khong laboratory is available starting on May.1 2023. This position’s goal is to support the Principal Investigator and his team regarding research, laboratory, and administrative needs. The successful candidate will also help Assistant Prof Anthony Khong set up the new laboratory at the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore. The Khong laboratory will study how biomolecular condensates are involved in cancer biology.

Duties & Responsibilities

a) Laboratory

• To assist in building the new laboratory by purchasing and assembling new equipment, materials, and consumables
• Ensure that the laboratory is adequately stocked with clean glassware, chemicals, and consumables for experiments
• Responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of equipment and the laboratory
• To assist in making buffers and media required for experiments
• To ensure laboratory plasmids, cell lines and data are adequately stored and accessible

b) Research

• To carry out assigned Molecular Biology experiments including
  • Plasmid cloning
  • Genetic manipulation experiments in cells using lentiviruses or CRISPR-Cas9 system
  • Harvest protein, RNA, or DNA from tissue, cell lines, and bacteria
  • Measure protein or RNA level changes by Western blot, immunostaining, qRT-PCR, Northern blot, and single-molecule FISH.
  • Monitor changes in subcellular and cellular phenotypes by fluorescent microscopy and cell death, respectively
• To organize, preserve and present the results of the experiments in a logical manner
• Assist in planning further experiments
• To assist in supervising, training, and guiding new graduate and undergraduate students

c) Administrative

• To plan and ensure that the overall lab administrative needs of the team are met
• To assist the Principal Investigator in tracking his grants and other sources of funding
• Responsible for purchasing necessary equipment, chemicals, and reagents as required by the laboratory
• 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

Requirements

• University degree (biology, biomedical science, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or related area)
• Ability to speak and write well in English

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices in the fields of molecular and cancer biology
• Government guidelines and regulations pertinent to laboratory safety and security
• General rules for safe exposure and handling of chemical and biological hazards
• IRB, OSHE & IACUC regulations
• Appropriate computer operations, including Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint, ImageJ (FIJI plugin), adobe photoshop, and illustrator

Apply via: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job-invite/18982/

Job Description

This position is an appointment to CSI MMA Core. The microscopy section of the MMA Core offers scientists a variety of confocal (Zeiss LSM880 with Airy Scan, Nikon A1R), widefield epifluorescence and live-time imaging microscopes (Zeiss and Olympus) to facilitate good-quality image acquisition for their research. We are looking for a meticulous and dedicated staff to anchor the day-to-day running of our microscopy session including the training new users and helping to optimise the settings of the equipment for optimal imaging of research materials.

This staff will also assist in various administrative duties including purchasing and billing, as well in contributing towards other core services when appropriate.

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Role:

1. Responsible for setting up, maintenance and oversight of usage of the microscopes
2. Responsible for day-to-day upkeep of the microscopes including keeping stock of replacement light bulbs and other spare parts, immersion oil and lens paper
3. Provide staff assisted service in the operation of the microscopy equipment upon request
4. Assist users in the acquisition, and processing of images when necessary
5. Provide training and technical support to users
6. Monitoring user compliance of microscope usage guidelines and safety requirement
7. Work closely with IT to install and maintain image capture software and analysis programs, to maintain an efficient data storage management for storage and easy access of images
8. Work with users to keep the microscopy workspace clean and tidy

Administrative Role:

1. Coordinating and renewing service contracts for the various microscopes
2. Assist in the purchasing of reagents, consumables, and equipment for the MMA Core
3. Assist in the booking and charging for microscope/MMA Core equipment usage
4. Preparation of safety documents, SOPS and risk assessments for the microscopy session

Qualification Required and Area of Discipline

Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent from an accredited University.

Required Competencies and Capabilities (Skills, Experiences and Professional Licences)

1. Trained in the use of confocal microscopes, and wide field microscopes
2. Good knowledge in the working principles of microscopes
3. Knowledge of microscope observation techniques
4. Experience in performing similar tasks will be an advantage
5. Knowledge or education in a field related to histology, anatomy or biomedical, while not essential, will be considered favourably
6. Good verbal and written communication skills
7. Computer proficiency – MS Word, Excel, Power Point

Other attributes:

• Good work attitude
• good organisation skills
• able to multi-task
• Can work independently and as a team
• Can perform under pressure

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications with their curriculum vitae to include past working experience with microscopes and educational record, cover letter, certificates of qualifications, and contacts of at least 2 professional references.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Operations Support

• Supervisory role as Floor manager
• Contact personnel for equipment, facilities breakdown calls and rectifications
• Maintenance of mycoplasma room facility including monitoring of monthly reports submission
• Scheduling of freezer defrosting and upkeep of TMS (Temperature Monitoring System) contacts
• Maintain, allocate and upkeep of cryostorage facilities including cryostorage tanks and chest freezers
• Upkeep of Institute assets and facilities
• Plan, schedule and oversee roster duties
• Provide procurement support for Central Operations team including high value purchases and timely submission of invoices for payment processing.

Safety Support

• Deputy Safety and Health Coordinator
• To assist with safety committee/ safety lead meetings and safety management review
• Assist to provide safety training, safety promotion and safety drills
• To review and update institute documents periodically
• To maintain, update & upkeep of safety folder
• Monitor and assist with all license application/renewal/termination
• Schedule timely recertification of equipment covered under safety regulations
• 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 inspections
• Handle safety and health related queries from the ground and follow-up thereafter
• To assist safety team with accident/Incident investigations, filing of report and rectifications

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
• Previous Lab safety-related experience will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of:
  • Basic principles and practices in the fields of biology, physiology and/or chemistry.
  • Laboratory scientific resource material; laboratory equipment and its care.
  • Government guidelines and regulations pertinent to laboratory safety and security.
  • General rules for safe exposure and handling of chemical and biological hazards
  • IRB, ORMC (previosly OSHE) & IACUC regulations
  • Appropriate computer operations, software and peripherals.

• Ability to:
  • Work cooperatively and effectively with others
  • Communicate well and empathize

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

Duties and 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

Qualifications:

• University degree
• 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

Please apply here.

This position exists to manage and operate the next-generation sequencing core facility (i.e., Genomics Bench), to oversight, and provide day to day administrative support of the GeDaC on matters pertaining to organisational infrastructure, liaison between the GeDaC divisions/sections, business/budget, and reports/updates.

Duties & Responsibilities

a) Research:

• To carry out assigned experiments including culturing cell lines, nucleic acids extraction, PCR, and other related protocols
• Prepare sequencing libraries, perform quality assessment and sequencing runs
• 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, ensuring proper documentation of experiments and sequencing runs
• To analyse and plan further experiments under guidance including troubleshooting of experiments and sequencing runs
• To assist in supervising, training and guiding attachment/undergraduate students where required

b) Laboratory:

• To ensure that lab consumables required for experiments are adequately stocked
• 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
• Assist to ensure the general cleanliness of the lab

c) Administrative duties:
Finance, Budget & Pricing Support

• Assemble annual pricing for services with projected income targets
• Draw up annual budget of the Facility for co-Heads approval
• Maintain detailed and accurate records for audits as needed to ensure accuracy and maintain compliance
• Plan and ensure the needs and requirements of the team including assistance in billings, procurement, and maintenance of consumables inventory
• 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

HR

• Assist in recruitment of new staff from drafting job descriptions/recruitment requests to shortlisting and interview process
• Onboarding of new staff including ensuring assignment of space, equipment, etc as required
• Induction/orientation of new staff into the team and training where necessary, is provided.
• Assist in annual appraisal exercise where required

Outreach

• Assist co-Heads to plan outreach/training programmes, workshops for the facility, and regularly scheduled journal clubs,
• Effective marketing including facility webpages, roadshows, etc to encourage scientists to use the Facility

Communications & Service

• Assist co-Heads to communicate and liaise with the specialised and trained core facility teams to provide effective customer service and management of projects undertaken
• Partner with Principal Investigators where necessary to assist to establish project needs, measure progress and address issues that arise

Requirements

• Master’s or Ph.D. on molecular biology, genetics, or related fields
• At least 1 year of experience working in molecular biology laboratory
• Hands-on laboratory experience with cell culture, extraction of nucleic acids, PCR, and other related protocols
• Meticulous and organized
• Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and spoken English

Preferences

• Experience with chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), Assay for Transposase-Accessible Chromatin with high-throughput sequencing (ATAC-seq), library preparation
• Knowledge on Next-Generation Sequencing
• Experience with staff supervision

Please apply here.

BACKGROUND

The position of DevOps Software Engineer is immediately available in the Genome and Data Analytics Core (GeDaC) at the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI) — a part of National University of Singapore. The CSI GeDaC is building a platform to facilitate the automated processing and analysis of large cancer genomics datasets. Successful candidates, in conjunction with bioinformatics experts, will build and optimize various components of this platform. This position provides a unique opportunity to apply DevOps skills to Amazon Web Services (AWS), data-intensive computing, and artificial intelligence to drive novel discoveries in cancer genomics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in the continued development of:

• Deploy and optimize of scalable genome processing workflows on AWS
• Facilitate cost-effective analytics via AWS microservices and serverless architecture (Lambda, Fargate, Aurora, etc.)
• Assist with database design, implementation, and management
• Enable unit testing and deployment automation (CI/CD)
• Help manage data ingress and egress to S3/Glacier

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
• Software development experience in industry
• Past projects using CI/CD tools on commercial clouds
• Experience with on-prem to cloud data migrations
• AWS certifications

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply here.