Research Assistant, Department of Pathology

Job Description

The Department of Pathology, National University of Singapore invites applications for the below position: 

Research Assistant

Our laboratory is involved in disease-based research on haematolymphoid malignancies particularly lymphoma. In this tumour, we are mainly interested in 2 areas: Genomics and pre-clinical testing of novel therapeutic agents and biomarkers. We use global genomics as a tool to understand disease biology, clinical prognosis, biomarkers and therapeutic targets identification.

Responsibilities

The candidate for the current position will mainly work on the following projects:

• Paraffin tissue sectioning and staining
• Optimizing and performing immunohistochemistry (IHC) for novel biomarkers for validation of genomics data, including double IHC/In situ hybridization staining.
• Reading H&E histology slide and scoring of IHC protein expression in tissue sections.
• Construction of tissue microarrays
• Performing fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) on paraffin tissue sections
• Perform experiments involving cell culture, molecular biology, Western immunoblotting, DNA/RNA/methylome profiling, mice work
• Review scientific papers / literature in order to plan and optimise experiment designs
• Analyse and consolidate experiment data and reports
• Perform administrative work related to research

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, biochemistry, bioengineering or equivalent from a well-recognised university
• Experience in performing and evaluating immunohistochemistry Previous work experience in a clinical histopathology laboratory or paraffin tissue based related research work preferred
• Experience in molecular and cell biology, and/or bioinformatics preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated individual who is able to work independently, prioritise, multi-task and work collaboratively in a research environment of diverse workforce

Monthly expected salary is S$3500 to S$4000 and is commensurable to educational qualifications and working experience of the candidates.

Application

Applicants should submit a cover letter, supported with a detailed resume, areas of strengths and experiences, and names and addresses of at least THREE referees (later) to:

PI 1: A/Prof S.B. Ng & PI 2: Dr Ding Lingwen
Department of Pathology, National University of Singapore

National University Hospital
5 Lower Kent Ridge Road

Main Building level 3
Singapore 119074
Email: [email protected]  & [email protected]

Ms Ng Lai Kuan

Email: [email protected]

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More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Department : Pathology
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID : 17224