Research Assistant

4 days ago


Novena, Singapore Tan Tock Seng Full time

Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)

Research Assistant

**Job Description**:
JOB SUMMARY

You will conduct operational R&D and laboratory support services in accordance to safety regulations / infection control policies and procedures stipulated by Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (IDRL), NCID for the Programme for Research in Epidemic Preparedness and Response (PREPARE) and other off-site PREPARE-associated laboratories. This will include experimental investigations in BSL2/2+ and BSL3 laboratories.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan and conduct experiments and laboratory services related to PREPARE, such as pathogen isolation and culture, nucleic acid extraction, PCR and sequencing etc., in consultation with the supervising Scientific Officer.
Process and characterize PREPARE-related pathogen and clinical samples.
Plan and order laboratory supplies and reagents as required for PREPARE activities.
Assist in general IDRL laboratory and equipment management.
Assist in general IDRL sample collection and storage activities.
Assist in the development, implementation and revision of standard operating procedure(s) for department.
Maintain proper documentation of relevant research documents, inventories, protocols, maintenance logs, sample processing logs etc.
Assist in planning and ordering of laboratory logistic requirements, workflow, documentation and execution of new studies, liaising with internal and external parties as needed.
Perform other duties as directed by supervisors and HOD, including work areas not mentioned here.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science or Advanced Diploma preferably with a relevant major e.g. biomedical science, infectious disease or immunology.
2 to 5 years of working experience in BSL2/ BSL3 environment and is familiar with basic virology and immunological techniques e.g. virus and cell culture, virus titration and neutralization assays, ELISA, flow cytometry.
Must be willing to work within BSL2-3 laboratory environment with RG2-3 organisms. Prior experience working in the BSL2 and BSL3 environment would be an advantage.
Familiarity with whole genome sequencing techniques would be an advantage.
Able to work effectively in a team and willing to go beyond routine work responsibilities and office hours during exigencies of service (e.g. respond to national emergencies, ID outbreak).

Job Family

Allied Health

Employment Type

Contract Full-Time

Working Location

Novena (Central)

Working Hours

Non-Shift

Education Level

Bachelor Degree


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