Research Assistant (Laboratory Coordinator)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project administration, including procurement, purchase orders, and invoice processing
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, documentation, and filing systems (electronic and hardcopy)
• Support day-to-day laboratory operations, logistics, and inventory tracking
• Provide technical and experimental support to Research Fellows/Associates and students, where applicable, hands-on experience in animal work is preferred
• Assist with basic laboratory procedures and ensure proper use of equipment and resources, including safety-related documentation and procedures
• Liaise with internal departments (e.g., finance, procurement, safety) and external vendors
• Ensure compliance with institutional guidelines and standard operating procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or a related discipline
• Proven experience in project coordination or administrative roles
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Prior laboratory experience with animal handling is advantageous
• Skills & Competencies
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to support experimental work in a collaborative research environment
• Application Instructions
• Interested applicants should submit a CV, a cover letter, and three reference letters.

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-%28Laboratory-Coordinator%29/33309-en_GB/ We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Job Description Location: Lung Diseases Research Laboratory in the Department of Physiology, National University of Singapore Email interest with CV and list of at 2 referee letters to NUS Career Portal Research Assistant (Laboratory Coordinator) The Research Assistant (Laboratory Coordinator) will support the administrative and operational functions of the laboratory, ensuring efficient coordination of research activities and compliance with institutional policies. The role also includes providing experimental support to Research Fellows/Associates and students where required.

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