Job Description
The Signature Research Programme in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders (“CVMD”) houses state-of-the-art technologies for basic studies and translation research on metabolic adaptations in cells, rodent models, and human patients, and undertakes translational and clinical research in cardiovascular and metabolic disorders.
The Adaptive Metabolism Laboratory, headed by Dr Anand Sharma, is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant with experience in mouse colony management, animal handling, and general laboratory operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing research programme and contribute to a collaborative and dynamic research environment at Duke-NUS.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform tasks and support all aspects of the research project.
- Support general mouse colony maintenance and assist with molecular biology and cell culture experiments.
- Conduct accurate monitoring, documenting and reporting of experimental results and/or research findings.
- Contribute to project management, presentations and publications of research work.
- Assist with general upkeep of laboratory needs, maintain safety protocols, provide technical support and establish work procedures to ongoing research projects.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Life Science, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of the scientific background relevant to the research area.
- Experience and interest in molecular biology, cell culture, rodent handling and metabolic studies.
- Possess strong interpersonal communications skills with excellent written, oral communication and computer skills.
- A strong team player who is open-minded, energetic, highly motivated and can work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team and diverse workforce.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
More Information
Location: Outram Campus
Organization: Duke-NUS Medical School
Department : Office of Research
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 34333
Contact list for further enquiries
Hiring Manager: Anand Kumar Sharma
Hiring Manager Email: SHARMA.ANAND@nus.edu.sg
HR Partner: Carolina Tan
HR Partner Email: GMSCTAN@nus.edu.sg