Job Description
Job Title:  Research Officer, Skin Health & Ageing
Requisition ID:  2352
Posting Start Date:  13/05/2026

Job Summary

Liang Lab in ASRL is seeking a motivated research officer/assistant to join our research team to develop bioengineered innovations for skin-interfacing applications. The candidate will be working on a skin regeneration project and should have some basic understanding of skin biology and physiology, biomaterial properties and characterizations. Familiarity in soft materials e.g. hydrogels will be an advantage.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Preparation and characterization of biomaterials
  • Perform routine assays/experiments, including cellular biochemical assays, histology, immunohistostaining etc.
  • Participate in laboratory management and organization including inventory, housekeeping, data management and risk assessments etc.
  • Provide support for laboratory management and organization including inventory, housekeeping, data management and risk assessments etc
  • Collaborate actively with lab members as well as other external stakeholders

 

Job requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in Biomedical Science/Life Sciences, Material Science, Bioengineering or related fields
  • Experience in biomaterials, characterizations and formulations
  • Experience in microfluidics will be an advantage
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a dynamic team, and with limited supervision

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.