Research Assistant [LKCMedicine] Full-time

Research Assistant Position At LKCMedicine

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) trains doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. The School, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programmes, is named after local philanthropist Tan Sri Dato Lee Kong Chian. Established in 2010 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in partnership with Imperial College London, LKCMedicine aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The School is transitioning to an NTU medical school ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical School. In August 2024, we welcomed our first intake of the NTU MBBS programme, that has been recently enhanced to include themes like precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with an expanded scope in the medical humanities. Graduates from the five-year undergraduate medical degree programme will have a strong understanding of the scientific basis of medicine, with an emphasis on technology, data science and the humanities.

We are looking for a Research Assistant to join the cancer biology lab headed by Assistant Professor Hongbin Yang. The role will focus on elucidating how regulators of protein phosphatases shape cancer cells' sensitivity to radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The work will also involve active participation in a CRISPR screen aiming to identify genetic dependence and weakness of cancers with a particular genotype.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage academic research and administrative activities.
• Adapt and develop scientific techniques and experimental procedures.
• Purchase, organize, and document lab supplies.
• Update lab expenses monthly.
• Organize and document experimental protocols.
• Participate in safety meetings and lab orientations.
• Provide scientific advice to lab members.

Required Educational Qualification, Experience, Skills and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, medicine, or chemistry.
• Competent in mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques.
• Demonstrable study/work experience in cancer biology.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Entry level candidates with relevant experience are welcome to apply.