Laboratory Technologist (2-year contract)

Job Description

Our laboratory has been focusing on research in chronic kidney disease in children and we have several research projects covering the immunology and genetic aspects of the disease. The role of a laboratory technologist is to provide technical and administrative support for these research projects. The duties and responsibilities of the laboratory technologist are as follow:

Research

Perform research experiments which include but not limited to cell culture, Western blot, RT-PCR, gene cloning as well as experimental animal works.

Prepare reagents, solutions and media for experiments.

Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.

Analyse experimental data, present and interpret the results.

Plan further experiments under guidance (for degree holder).

Candidates will learn basic skills and techniques related to animal care, breeding concepts and basic molecular work and tissue cultures. There will be on-the-job training and supervision.

Administration

Procurement of laboratory consumables, recording and tracking purchases, and submission of invoices for payments.

Coordinate with vendors for equipment repairs and maintenance services.

Establish and periodic review of Laboratory Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) & Risk Assessment (RA).

Qualifications

Diploma in Life Sciences or its equivalent

Experience in cell culture, protein and gene expression techniques and molecular biology is preferred

Must be willing to handle animals

Ability to speak and write well in English

Willing to learn with a positive attitude

Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills and ability to multi-task

Able to work well independently as well as a team, and willing to perform shift work when required

Covid-19 Message

At NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students are one of our utmost priorities, and COVID-vaccination supports our commitment to ensure the safety of our community and to make NUS as safe and welcoming as possible. Many of our roles require a significant amount of physical interactions with students/staff/public members. Even for job roles that may be performed remotely, there will be instances where on-campus presence is required.

Taking into consideration the health and well-being of our staff and students and to better protect everyone in the campus, applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID-19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with NUS.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Paediatrics

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID : 17836

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