Description

Research Officer position in Chemical biology laboratory

The YUcleic Lab is a Chemical Biology lab dedicated to study cellular nucleic acids. We integrate functional genomics, chemical biology, and molecular pharmacology to advance RNA- and DNA-targeted drug discovery.

This is full-time on-site Research Officer position, who will engage in lab management role (20% time) and conducting scientific research (80% time). 

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated strong sense of responsibility and organization in daily laboratory management
• Maintain lab operations, including reagent preparation, consumable ordering, budget tracking, and equipment maintenance.
• Extensive hands-on experience in wet lab techniques, including Western blotting, qPCR, plasmid cloning, and cellular assay
• Develop and optimize cellular assays to evaluate the efficacy of RNA-targeting strategies in cells.
• Assist in designing and conducting experiments related to CRISPR, small-molecule screening, and ASO development.
• Engage in literature reviews, research discussions, and collaborative projects.

Requirements:

• Degree in Biological Sciences, Chemical Biology, or related fields.
• Strong organizational skills and a positive, eager-to-learn attitude.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.

Application Details

For inquiries or to apply, please email your CV and brief research interest to Dr. Zutao Yu (yuzt@a-star.edu.sg), with email title “Research Officer application”. More information about the lab can be found online: www.yucleiclab.com.

Why Join Us?

The Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS), A*STAR is the national flagship program for genomic sciences in Singapore, with a mission to use genomics to improve public health and drive biomedical innovation. GIS offers a highly competitive remuneration package and relocation assistance. Singapore is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city-state at the heart of Asia, known for its excellent quality of life, world-class research infrastructure, and strong government support for scientific innovation.

Join us in advancing RNA and DNA-targeted therapeutics and making an impact in functional genomic medicine!