"Research Assistant (Biological Sciences)"

Job Description

Our research group (neuronsignalinglab.org) is looking for a Research Assistant to serve as the operational and technical anchor of our team. This position is designed for a highly experienced professional who seeks a stable, long-term role within a high-impact neuroscience environment.

While the position is offered on an annual contract basis (renewable based on performance), our goal is to find a dedicated partner who will grow with the lab over many years. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and take immediate ownership of lab operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Lab Operations & Management

• Mouse Colony Management: Full oversight of the colony, including designing complex breeding schemes, genotyping, and maintaining precise records to support ongoing projects.
• Procurement & Logistics: Manage the entire lab purchasing pipeline, ensuring reagents and equipment are sourced and delivered in a timely manner.
• Safety & Compliance: Act as the primary Lab Safety Officer, managing chemical and biological safety protocols and ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• General Lab Stewardship: Preparation of general reagents and buffers, and maintaining a highly organized, efficient working environment.

2. Specialized Technical Support

• AAV Production: Manage the complete AAV pipeline (transfection, harvest, purification, and qPCR quantification).
• Ad-hoc Research Support: Provide expert hands-on assistance for experiments, including molecular cloning, protein analysis, and histology.
• Team Mentorship: Supervise and train junior researchers in lab best practices and technical protocols.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related discipline.

Experience:

• 3+ years of professional experience in research lab management. We are seeking a candidate with a demonstrated track record of maintaining lab continuity.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in mouse colony management and AAV production is a core requirement for this role.
• Immediate Impact: Ability to work independently and manage the lab's operational needs from day one.
• Professional Commitment: A strong desire for a long-term role. We value the stability and institutional memory that a long-tenured manager provides.
• Collaboration: An interest in neuroscience and a proactive, collaborative approach to supporting diverse research projects.

Why Join Our Lab?

This role offers the opportunity to be the central pillar of a productive research team. You will have significant autonomy in managing the lab’s day-to-day operations and will be a key contributor to our scientific mission. We offer a supportive environment that values the expertise and commitment of our staff.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Science

Department : Biological Sciences

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 31481