"Research Assistant (Dept of Medicine)"

Job Description

Laboratory Duties

• Design, plan, and execute experiments aligned with the specific aims of ongoing research projects and the overall goals of the laboratory.
• Perform bacterial expression of recombinant proteins, including their purification and biochemical characterization.
• Apply a variety of protein purification techniques (e.g., affinity, ion exchange, size-exclusion chromatography etc).
• Conduct standard molecular biology techniques such as cloning, PCR, SDS-PAGE, and Western blotting.
• Maintain laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, ordering supplies, and ensuring compliance with lab safety regulations.
• Contribute to general lab maintenance and foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Learn and adapt to new protocols and techniques quickly and effectively.

Administrative Duties

• Assist with preparation and submission of grant applications, safety protocols, reports, and amendments.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of documentation to relevant institutional and governmental bodies.
• Liaise with internal departments and external collaborators or regulatory agencies as required.
• Attend and contribute to lab and project meetings.
• Support the Principal Investigator (PI) and Senior Manager with ad-hoc administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' hands-on laboratory experience, specifically in recombinant protein expression and purification (mandatory).
• Proficient in:
  • Protein construct design
  • Molecular cloning and PCR
  • Protein purification techniques (e.g., Ni-NTA, ion exchange, SEC)
  • SDS-PAGE and Western blotting
• Experience in GMP-compliant environments is a plus.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research setting.
• Excellent organizational and troubleshooting skills; detail-oriented with a proactive approach.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department: Medicine

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID: 30299

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