Research Assistant/Associate, Cardiometabolic Medicine [LKCMedicine]

A/Prof 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 joint medical school between Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Imperial College London.

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 and cardiometabolic disorders. 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 electrophysiology of the heart using disruptive technologies and inventions. We are passionate on translating our basic stem cell research into future clinical trials with our industry partner, Alder Therapeutics.

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.

The selected candidate will perform a variety of functions related to research under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or her designate, including but not limited to the following:

• Conduct accurate monitoring, documenting and reporting of experimental results

• Assist in experiments including pluripotent stem cell culture, western blotting, molecular biology, microscopy, histology, electrophysiology and animal experiments

• Assist in the general upkeep of laboratory needs, maintain safety protocols, risk assessments, lab audits and management of inventories

• Provide administrative project support including budget tracking, laboratory item purchases and new staff trainings

• Perform other related duties related to the work describe herein or assigned by the supervisor.

The candidate should have the following qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sciences/Life Sciences with at least 2 year of work experience in a research environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and expertise in supporting various research activities including molecular and cell biology, histology and microscopy.

• Experience with stem cell culture and biology will be a plus.

• 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 workforce.

• RCULA certification and experience with animal studies will be an advantage.

Hiring Institution: LKC