Job Title: Research Assistant (Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences)
University-Level Unit: Science
Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Employee Category: Research Staff
Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus
Posting Start Date: 17/06/2026
Job Description
The successful candidate will work with Dr Boxiang Liu as a Research Assistant, supporting the research administration and laboratory operations of a computational and experimental genomics lab.
The Main Responsibilities Of The Position Include
- Developing a strong familiarity with the lab's overall research direction, which underpins all other responsibilities
- Coordinating and scheduling of research meetings with the relevant collaborators and lab members
- Assisting with grant proposal writing, grant management, and grant reporting
- Training new staff on safety and assisting with the preparation of hiring and onboarding documents, SOP and safety documents
- Organising research meetings outside the regular lab setting
- Proofreading manuscripts
- Keeping abreast of the latest developments in the field and contributing to brainstorming on research projects and grant proposals
- Purchasing reagents and managing laboratory inventory
- Conduct molecular biology work as required, including cloning, cell culture, and gel electrophoresis
Qualifications / Discipline
- BS or MS degree in a relevant discipline (including life sciences, biology, pharmacy, bioinformatics, business administration, or a related field)
Skills
- Molecular biology techniques, cloning, cell culture, gel electrophoresis
- Research Literacy and interest in genomics and related life sciences
- Detail-oriented and highly organised
- Strong note-taking and document management skills
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Proficient with common office software and research-related tools
- High standards of integrity in handling confidential information
- Self-motivated to learn and improve the operational standards of the lab
Experience
- Prior experience in research administration, grant management, or laboratory operations is preferred
- Wet-lab experience (in molecular biology, cloning, cell culture, gel electrophoresis) is an advantage
Req ID: 33367
