The laboratory officer will be involved in upcoming industry projects toward commercialisation of cultivated fish fat.

Job requirement

• Diploma in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply; Comprehensive training will be provided.
• Good basic laboratory skills and manual dexterity.
• Meticulous and organized with an ability to multi-task.
• Good communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and as well as with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior exposure to cell culture related work and imaging analysis of cells would be an advantage.

Job scope

• Perform wet and dry lab experiments using techniques such as Cell culture, Molecular and cellular biology, Microscopy, Image analysis and Protein analysis.
• Handle routine laboratory administration and scheduled duties.
• Executing day-to-day experimentation and maintaining systematic records.
• Offering proficient support in laboratory procedures such as bacterial infection, stem cell culture and harvesting, various biological assays, etc.
• Ensuring the upkeep of reagents, and consumables.

This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be encouraged to contribute new ideas and perspectives to enhance our ongoing project. Additionally, training will be provided in the scale-up production of cultivated fish adipocytes and derivatives for diverse food and nutraceutical applications. This presents an exciting opportunity for engaging in multidisciplinary collaborations.

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.