Research Assistant (Cancer Science Institute)

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NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Assistant-%28Cancer-Science-Institute%29/33619-en_GB/

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Job Description

Are you a biomedical researcher motivated to pursue an outstanding career in cancer research with a focus on organoid research?

Cancer will affect more than 1 in 3 Singaporeans. At the Cancer Science Institute (CSI), our mission is to be at the global forefront of research to overcome this scourge. Our innovative international faculty, cutting-edge facilities, supportive working environment and competitive package together enable each of our staff to realize their maximum potential.

We now seek a Research Assistant/ Associate to join the team of Prof. Ashok Venkitaraman. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with a world-leading cancer researcher to undertake pioneering research on the role of genome instability in human carcinogenesis 

The role will provide expertise in the establishment, genetic manipulation and maintenance of human and murine cell cultures, performance of animal work as well as design/ perform and analyse work within the project parameters.

Research:

• design, perform and analyse work with mouse models
• to carry out assigned molecular and cell biology experiments (i.e. cloning, FACS, western blotting, RNA, sequencing, microscopy) and perform analysis and determinations as tasked
• to organise, preserve and present the results of the experiments in a logical manner
• to properly and systematically record all experiments that have been assigned and their results

Lab Management:

• maintain up to date records of inventories for chemical/ biological reagents
• assist when required with procurement
• ensure tidiness and cleanliness of the lab is maintained

Qualifications

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• University degree in a relevant field
• Significant amount of experience working with human and/ or murine organoids
• Ability to speak and write clearly in English
• Minimum 2 to 3 years work experience in a molecular biology lab;

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices in the fields of biology.
• Principles, techniques and terminology used in cancer biology.
• Methods of scientific research and relevant scientific theories.
• Appropriate computer operations, software and peripherals.