Job Title: Research Assistant (Dept of Medicine)
Posting Start Date: 09/09/2025
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
