Research Assistant (Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences)

Requirements

• Molecular biology techniques, cloning, cell culture, gel electrophoresis
• Research Literacy and interest in genomics and related life sciences
• Detail-oriented and highly organised
• Strong note-taking and document management skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Proficient with common office software and research-related tools
• High standards of integrity in handling confidential information
• Self-motivated to learn and improve the operational standards of the lab
• Prior experience in research administration, grant management, or laboratory operations is preferred
• Wet-lab experience (in molecular biology, cloning, cell culture, gel electrophoresis) is an advantage

Additional Information

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal. Please note your application will only be processed if you apply via NUS Career Portal. NUS Career Portal link: https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-Assistant-%28Pharmacy-and-Pharmaceutical-Sciences%29/33367-en_GB/ We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Job Description The successful candidate will work with Dr Boxiang Liu as a Research Assistant, supporting the research administration and laboratory operations of a computational and experimental genomics lab. The main responsibilities of the position include: - Developing a strong familiarity with the lab's overall research direction, which underpins all other responsibilities - Coordinating and scheduling of research meetings with the relevant collaborators and lab members - Assisting with grant proposal writing, grant management, and grant reporting - Training new staff on safety and assisting with the preparation of hiring and onboarding documents, SOP and safety documents - Organising research meetings outside the regular lab setting - Proofreading manuscripts - Keeping abreast of the latest developments in the field and contributing to brainstorming on research projects and grant proposals - Purchasing reagents and managing laboratory inventory - Conduct molecular biology work as required, including cloning, cell culture, and gel electrophoresis Qualifications / Discipline: - BS or MS degree in a relevant discipline (including life sciences, biology, pharmacy, bioinformatics, business administration, or a related field)

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