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Research Officer, Lab of Metagenomic Technology & Microbial Systems (GIS)

  • Full Time, onsite
  • A*STAR Agency for Science, Technology and Research
  • Buona Vista, Singapore
Salary undisclosed

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Description:
We are the Laboratory of Metagenomic Technologies & Microbial Systems, comprising roughly 25 people.

We are looking for a research officer to assist with various projects in the lab that study the microbial communities residing in the human body (including skin, oral and gut microbiomes) and their role in human health and disease. The research officer will be expected to execute and optimize molecular biology and genomic assays related to nucleic acid purification and next generation sequencing (NGS).

Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical and wet-lab support to the team?s research activities.
  • Assist with hands-on experiments and operations including nucleic acid extraction from samples and library preparations for sequencing.
  • Follow analytic procedures and instrumental operation guidelines, plan and execute experiments independently.
  • Perform data collection and analysis, present progress reports, and manage research data and notes.
  • Assist in administrative duties including, but not limited to, maintaining lab inventory, procurement of laboratory consumables and laboratory housekeeping.
  • Engage in literature review and research discussion.
  • Assist the team with the maintenance of smooth and safe operation in the working environment.
  • Ensure project deliverables are met in a timely manner and to the highest standard.
Requirements:
  • Degree in Biological Sciences or Life Sciences-related discipline.
  • Working knowledge of laboratory-based methodologies such as nucleic acid extraction and qRT-PCR.
  • Experience with microbiology (e.g. bacterial or viral culturing) and next-generation sequencing techniques is preferred.
  • Minimum one-year laboratory experience is required. Candidates with relevant internship/project experience are welcome to apply.
  • Good organizational skills and ability to multitask.
  • Highly motivated, keen to learn and committed to laboratory work.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Type of Employment : Full-Time
Work Location : Biopolis