Research Assistant/Associate, Cardiometabolic Medicine [LKCMedicine] Full-time

Research Assistant/Research Associate

Assistant Professor Lynn Yap is looking for a motivated Research Assistant/Research Associate to join her laboratory at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (Novena), a medical school in Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

A/Prof Yap laboratory is working on the field of regenerative cardiology and metabolic disorders, where the team is interested in the basic and translational cardiometabolic research. The laboratory is focusing on regenerative cardiology using stem cell therapy to investigate cardio-immunology regeneration. We work with pluripotent stem cells and cardiovascular progenitor-mediated repair of myocardial infarction in small (rodents) and large (pigs) animal models. When transplanted into the animals, these progenitor cells engrafted, long-term survived and avoided ventricular arrhythmia in the animal. Therefore, providing a potential cellular therapy product for ischemic heart disease patients. In addition, we are interested in uncovering the molecular mechanism of cardiac regeneration, human graft maturation and host immunology in the heart using disruptive technologies and inventions.

Lynn Yap's laboratory is pursuing medical innovations by integrating science, engineering and technology to positively impact patients' lives. Therefore, this role will provide an exciting opportunity for the individual to learn and experience collaborative academic/industry research and play an important role in impacting patients' lives.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct accurate monitoring, documenting and reporting of experimental results
• Assist in experiments including stem cell culture, western blotting, molecular biology, microscopy, histology, flow cytometry and bioinformatics.
• Assist in large animal study and IACUC revisions
• Assist in the general upkeep of laboratory needs, maintain safety protocols, risk assessments, lab audits and management of inventories
• Perform other related duties related to the work described herein or assigned by the supervisor

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sciences/Life Sciences/Data Science/Immunology with at least 2 year of work experience in a research environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and expertise in supporting various research activities including molecular and cell biology, histology, flow cytometry and microscopy.
• Experience with stem cell biology and immunology.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a strong team player who is organized, energetic, open-minded, highly motivated, and able to multi-task and work collaboratively in a diverse team.
• RCULA certification and experience with animal studies will be an advantage.
• Entry level candidates are welcome to apply

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: LKC