Job Title: Research Assistant (Biological Sciences)
Posting Start Date: 18/11/2025
Job Description
The successful candidate will work with Dr Nalini Puniamoorthy on operational work of the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) under a project on Sustainable Food Processing: Black Soldier Fly Valorisation of Organic Waste for High-Value Products.
We are seeking a Research Assistant to support both the operational work of the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) facility and the molecular or analytical components of ongoing research projects. The role involves hands-on insect husbandry, sample processing, laboratory assays, data collection, and maintaining smooth day-to-day facility operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct molecular and analytical laboratory work.
- Assist with routine husbandry of Black Soldier Fly colonies, including feeding, larval separation, pupation management, and adult cage upkeep.
- Support experimental setups, sampling, and data collection following established protocols.
- Record and organize operational and experimental data accurately.
- Maintain cleanliness and biosecurity standards in the facility.
- Troubleshoot minor equipment or operational issues and escalate when needed.
- Assist in preparation of substrates, diets, and materials required for BSF rearing and experiments.
- Support inventory management and procurement of consumables.
- Perform any other operational duties assigned by the project lead or facility manager.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Life Science, Environmental Science or a related field.
Experience
- Handling insect cultures and molecular lab skills would be a plus.
Skills
- Keen on working with and maintaining insects for research purposes.
- Should be comfortable working with food waste.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and communicate with people with and without a science background.
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Science
Department : Biological Sciences
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 30980
