Research Assistant/associate

5 days ago


Singapore National University of Singapore Full time

**Date**:17 Sep 2024

**Location**: YONG LOO LIN SCH OF MEDICINE, Kent Ridge Campus, SG

**Company**:National University of Singapore

The Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS) is recruiting a full-time Research Assistant/Associate (1 year contract)

**Purpose of the post**

**Job description**:

- Assist PI/PF to develop, optimize, and validate **_in vitro _**mammalian cell based**_ _**assays** **that are related to metabolic diseases (such us cell culture, RNA/protein extraction qPCR, western blotting and other metabolic-related assays)**
- To perform other related duties, incidental to the work described herein (such as conduct data analysis, ensure the validity and reliability of data, maintain accurate and complete records of all findings, present findings to colleagues)
- Assist in Daily lab management tasks such as inventory of supplies and samples, preparing sample processing media and solutions, autoclaving materials, ordering supplies and stocks
- Assist in Laboratory equipment management.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimal education with B.Sc. and/or M.Sc. in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biomedical or related disciplines with research experience.
- Understanding of the molecular/cellular basis of MAFLD, obesity and T2D, e.g., lipid metabolism dysregulation, insulin resistance, inflammatory pathways) are desired.
- Experience in handling **2D and 3D cell cultures** such as **hepatocytes, adipocytes or skeletal muscle cells** is **essential.**:

- Basic Molecular Biology skills (RNA/protein extraction, qPCR, western blotting) is **essential.**:

- Experience with gene perturbation tools, such as siRNA, shRNA and CRISPR/Cas9 **is a strong plus.**:

- Excellent writing and communication skills in English.
- Highly organized and ability to independent judgement, and produce a quality work product within tight time constraint.
- Ability to coordinate and work in a multidisciplinary team.

**Application**:

- _Cover letter highlighting relevant experience and career goals_
- _Curriculum Vitae, containing details of three named referees_
- _A complete NUS Personal Data Consent for Job Applicants (the form is available at _NUS Personal Data Consent for Job Applicants_)_

**More Information**:
Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Medicine

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 26391



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