The incumbent will assist Associate Prof Yasunori Saheki with his research projects. He/She is also responsible for any research-related activities and other tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform experiments, document results, and analyze data and carry out an independent research project.
Assist purchasing of equipment, materials and consumables and provide general supports for the lab.
Keep a log of lab materials as necessary (e.g. cell lines, C. elegans strains, plasmid DNAs, proteins, and other essential reagents).
Attend a weekly lab meeting and bi-weekly journal club and present data and/or papers as necessary.
Arrange the common consumables in the specified order as per the provided instructions.
Produce meaningful outcome. Such outcome is not always quantifiable, but it usually results in publication or presentation at conferences.

Key Decisions:

The incumbent should produce meaningful outcome for his/her research activity. Such outcome is not always quantifiable, but it usually results in publication or presentation at conferences.

Key Competencies and Qualification requirements:

The incumbent should have a Master's degree or equivalent in any relevant field of cell biology, biochemistry, C. elegans genetics or other life sciences.
The incumbent should have at least 1 year of previous research experience or laboratory training, including experience in a final year project.
Prior knowledge in cell biology and microscopy is preferred. Experimental skills in molecular biology, biochemistry or light microscopy will be adding an advantage.
Be able to work independently and collaborate effectively in a highly diverse and interdisciplinary team.
Self-motivated and well-organized with good communication and technical skills.

Hiring Institution: LKC

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Research Associate [LKCMedicine]

NTU (Nanyang Technology University- Main Office-HR)

Singapore

12 days ago

N/A

Full-time