Job Title: Research Assistant (Vet Technician) Ophthalmology
University-Level Unit: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Ophthalmology
Employee Category: Research Staff
Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus
Posting Start Date: 25/01/2026
Job Description
The National University of Singapore invites applications for
position of Research Assistant/ Research Associate in the Department of
Ophthalmology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Appointments will be made on a
1 year contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities and Duties (70%)
- Manage budget and purchase of laboratory equipment or reagents, including ordering processes
- Assist with paperwork related to grant applications and manuscript submissions
- Assist with travel arrangements
- Help with compliance with Ethics and health and safety and other requirements for proper functioning of the laboratory
- Support writing of Ethics applications and variations.
- Ensures that all clinical and pre-clinical activities are carried out in accordance with established research protocol and standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedural requirements. (e.g. IACUC, DSRB)
- Oversee the planning, scheduling and carrying out of day-to-day animal colony breeding activities and procedures, ensuring efficient workflow and adequate care and treatment of research animals
- Maintain spreadsheets of animal breeding and interface with Tick@Lab
Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (30%)
- Support the Monitoring of animals in experimental conditions
- Support optical measures and handling of animals
- Assist in animal surgery and tissue dissection
- All other duties as and when assigned by immediate supervisor.
Qualifications
The applicant should:
- Bachelor in Biomedical Science, Veterinary Science or any science discipline (Research Asst)
- Masters or above in Biomedical Science, Veterinary Science or any science discipline with more than 5 years experience (preferably in animal-based laboratory work: Research Assoc)
- Prior relevant experience, especially with animal work, would be an advantage
- Self-motivated and ability to work well in a team and independently
- Excellent verbal, written communication in English
- Strong interest in research work.
- Knowledge of MS Office software
- Knowledge of NUS iRIMs, Concur an advantage
Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Department : Ophthalmology
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 31550
