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Globally ranked among top research and technology organizations in the environment and water domain, the NTU’s Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute (NEWRI) ecosystem interacts across a multi- and inter- disciplinary platform of Research-Engineering-Deployment (R.E.D) activities in its approach to developing innovative solutions.

A Research Assistant position is currently available in NEWRI to participate in an academic research project on tire wear particles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support research work on water sample analysis using various bioassays and perform routine laboratory techniques – (buffer preparation, water sample processing, reagent preparation, reporter assays, nucleic acid analyses etc.)

• Conduct mammalian assays and zebrafish embryonic assays

• Clearly document the experimental work performed and sample information

• Assist in reporting data for the work done

• Support laboratory procurement, inventory, maintenance, and housekeeping

• Assist in daily operational, administrative, and logistics duties related to the research activities.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Environmental Biotechnology or other related life science disciplines.

• Minimally 2 years of working experience in a research environment

• Hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture

• Hands-on experience in cell-based assays in microplate formats and with absorbance/fluorescence read-out (eg. Reporter cell assays)

• Knowledge and hands-on experience in conventional molecular assays (eg. nucleic acid extraction and analyses, ELISA, RT-qPCR)

• Knowledge and experience on common analytical instruments (eg. fluorescence microscopes, real-time PCR, multi-mode readers, cell analyzer)

• Experience in zebrafish assays or other in vivo assays is highly preferred

• Experience in library preparation is preferred

• Meticulous, proactive, organized & able to work independently according to plans

• Good communication skills & team player

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.