Research Officer, Discovery (SIFBI)
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A*star Research Entities
3 months ago
Posted date3 months ago
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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB REQUIREMENT
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.
- Optimise and automate assay protocols for high throughput screening.
- Implement developed assays for screening of extracts and strains for biological activities.
- Perform further testing on primary hit samples, including activity confirmation, potency and selectivity assessment.
- Provide assay support for hit follow up, such as bioassay-guided compound isolation.
- Analyse assay data using statistical parameters and interpretate results.
- Source, purchase and maintain sufficient stock of required reagents and consumables throughout assigned project duration.
- Provide regular progress report to project group and presentation at group meeting.
- Prepare regular updates to collaborators and compile the required interim and final reports for assigned projects.
- Participate in lab housekeeping duties, such as waste disposal and lab cleaning and maintenance.
JOB REQUIREMENT
- Bachelor Degree in Life Sciences, Food Sciences, or similar subjects.
- Min 1 year experience in a microbiology or mammalian cell culture lab environment with excellent aseptic techniques.
- Familiar with sample preparation, dilution, and assay measurements.
- Experience in cultivation of mammalian cells.
- Prior experience in high throughput screening and knowledge of lab automation would be an advantage.
- Highly motivated and committed to laboratory work with good time management skills.
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Able to multitask, work independently and as part of a team.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
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.
JOB SUMMARY
Research Officer, Discovery (SIFBI)A*star Research Entities
Singapore
3 months ago
N/A
Contract / Freelance / Self-employed