Dr Richard Le Boucher Group: Assistant Research Officer / Research Officer

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Research Officer / Research Officer to develop and support our molecular and omics capabilities in nutrigenomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics for large-scale aquaculture nutrition, health, and welfare research. This role combines hands-on technical expertise, platform development, and team coordination, bridging experimental biology with high-throughput molecular analyses.

Responsibilities

• Establish, optimize, and maintain workflows in:
  · RNA extraction, QC, and library preparation (bulk RNA-seq; transcriptomics)
  · Protein extraction, digestion, preparation for LC-MS/MS-based proteomics
  · Nutrigenomics assays linked to diet, stress, immunity, and growth
• Ensure reproducibility, traceability, and SOP standardization across experiments
• Coordinate sample pipelines from farm/experimental systems to molecular analysis
• Work closely with PIs, postdocs, and students to:
• · Design sampling strategies aligned with nutritional / physiological hypotheses
• · Integrate omics endpoints into feeding, vaccination, and challenge trials
• Support interpretation of molecular results in a biological and nutritional context
• Contribute to manuscripts, reports, and grant deliverables (methods, QA/QC sections)
• Ensure day-to-day operationsof the molecular laboratory
• Guide and mentor technicians, students, and visiting researchers
• Manage consumables, reagents, service contracts, and equipment maintenance
• Ensure compliance with biosafety, animal ethics, and institutional guidelines

Requirements

• PhD or MSc with strong experience in molecular biology, omics, or nutritional physiology
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in transcriptomics and/or proteomics
• Strong background in sample preparation, QC, and experimental rigor
• Proven ability to support laboratory operations and coordinate multiple projects

Salary and benefits are commensurable to educational qualifications and working experience of the candidate. Benefits include annual leave, medical and flexi-benefits, etc.

Interested individuals should send their applications (including a cover letter, curriculum vitae with list of publications and two referees’ contacts/ recommendation letters) to:

Dr Richard Le Boucher
Head (Precision Aquaculture) & Director, Commercial Strategy (Aquaculture)
Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory Ltd
Email: mailto:[email protected][email protected]

(Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified)