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Research Officer (Mucosal Infection Lab), A*STAR ID Labs
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A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (A*STAR ID Labs) is seeking for a Research Officer to join us in our mission to be a leading centre of infectious diseases research. A*STAR ID Labs aims to develop a cohesive A*STAR response to drive and deliver translational infectious diseases research to better health and economic outcomes.

Job Description:

You will be joining the Mucosal Infection Lab. The lab focuses on modelling mucosal infection using in vitro and in vivo systems with priority antimicrobial resistance (AMR) bacteria to understand disease pathogenesis. Specifically, this position will entails projects that involve understanding microbiome-pathogen interactions and vaccine development for AMR pathogens.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Basic molecular and protein assay including PCR and ELISA
  • Small animal infection with AMR bacteria (Klebsiella pneumoniae and E. coli)
  • Small animal microbiome colonization models
  • In vitro infection assay using AMR bacteria and microbiome
  • Antibody screening assays
  • Lab safety and housekeeping
  • Routine administrative duties and budget/spending management of the lab

Job Requirements
  • Diploma or Bachelor degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Immunology or related field
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
  • Good spoken and written communication skills
  • Competency in bacterial culture, cell culture, flow cytometry and basic microscopy will be advantages but not strictly required
  • Basic knowledge in bioinformatics will be advantages
  • Comfortable working with small animal models

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.
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Research Officer (Mucosal Infection Lab), A*STAR ID Labs
A*star Research Entities
Singapore
a month ago
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Contract / Freelance / Self-employed