Research Assistant / Research Associate [LKCMedicine]

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine is looking to hire a Research Assistant/Associate in Associate Professor Yasunori Saheki's laboratory. The incumbent will assist Associate Prof Yasunori Saheki with his research projects. He/She is also responsible for any research-related activities and other tasks as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Perform experiments, document results, and analyze data and carry out an independent research project.
•    Assist purchasing of equipment, materials and consumables and provide general supports for the lab.
•    Keep a log of lab materials as necessary (e.g. cell lines, C. elegans strains, plasmid DNAs, proteins, and other essential reagents).
•    Attend a weekly lab meeting and bi-weekly journal club and present data and/or papers as necessary.
•    Produce meaningful outcome for his/her research activity. Such outcome is not always quantifiable, but it usually results in publication or presentation at conferences. 

Key Requirements:

•    The incumbent should have a Bachelor’s (for assistant level) or Master’s degree (for associate level) or equivalent in any relevant field of cell biology, biochemistry, C. elegans genetics or other life sciences. 
•    The incumbent should have at least 1 year of previous research experience or laboratory training, including experience in a final year project. 
•    Prior knowledge in cell biology and microscopy is preferred. Experimental skills in molecular biology, biochemistry or light microscopy will be adding an advantage.
•    Be able to work independently and collaborate effectively in a highly diverse and interdisciplinary team.
•    Self-motivated and well-organized with good communication and technical skills. 
 

Hiring Institution: LKC