Research Assistant, Neuroscience [LKCMedicine] Full-time

Research Assistant Position

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's primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare recognised for the quality of its medical expertise, facilities and teaching. 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.

Our laboratory focuses on genetics and genomics of neurological diseases, and functional characterization of neurological disease-associated genes.

We are recruiting a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our laboratory at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (Novena campus). This role will focus on research (bench work) and administrative support in our study to functionally characterize Parkinson's disease-associated genes. The role will be based at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (Novena campus) with some experiments to be conducted at the Genome Institute of Singapore, A*STAR, Biopolis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research work including cell culturing and maintenance, gene editing, RT-qPCR, Western blot, confocal microscopy, flow cytometry and mass spectrometry.
• Preparing samples for mass spectrometry/lipidomics or transcriptomics analysis
• Conduct accurate documentation and reporting of experimental procedures and results, as well as optimization and troubleshooting when required.
• Coordinate transfer of cells/samples to and from external collaborators.
• Assist in administrative project support including budget tracking, procurement of laboratory consumables, and general laboratory maintenance.
• Provide training and guidance for new staff or interns.

Key Requirements:

• Candidates should have a Bachelors/Masters degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical or Life Sciences with at least 1 year of work experience in a research environment. Recent graduates with relevant internship experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills and expertise in research techniques including routine molecular biology techniques and cell culturing.
• Experience with confocal microscopy and gene editing will be an advantage.
• Experience with procurement and administrative work will be preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a strong team player who is organized, energetic, open-minded, highly motivated.
• Able to work independently and effectively as part of a collaborative team.