Senior Research Assistant

2 weeks ago

Singapore beBeeResearch Full time $60,000 - $80,000

We are seeking a research assistant to support a project on wastewater-based epidemiology.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing field with applications in public health surveillance and early outbreak detection. The successful candidate will work closely with a postdoctoral researcher and a bioinformatician, covering areas across molecular biology, environmental science, and bioinformatics.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform nucleic acid extraction and concentration from complex environmental matrices.
  • Conduct library preparation and Oxford Nanopore sequencing.
  • Carry out basic data analysis and quality control using established workflows.
  • Maintain accurate laboratory records, organize samples, and manage reagent inventories.
  • Support the preparation of figures, data summaries, and protocols for reports or publications.
  • Participate in lab meetings and collaborative discussions.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, or a related field.
  • Competence in nucleic acid extraction and molecular biology techniques (e.g., DNA/RNA extraction, PCR etc).
  • Willingness to work in a BSL3 laboratory.
  • Familiarity with sequencing technologies.
  • Comfortable using the Linux command line and basic data handling tools (e.g., Excel, R/Python desirable but not essential).
  • Good organizational and communication skills.
Benefits

The successful candidate can expect:

  • Annual leave.
  • Medical coverage.
  • Flexi-benefits.

Please submit your application, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and two recommendation letters to Dr Ian Cheong Shen-Yi, Senior Principal Investigator, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory Limited.

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