The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) trains doctors who put patients at the centre of their exemplary care. The School, which offers both undergraduate and graduate programmes, is named after local philanthropist Tan Sri Dato Lee Kong Chian. Established in 2010 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in partnership with Imperial College London, LKCMedicine aims to be a model for innovative medical education and a centre for transformative research. The School’s primary clinical partner is the National Healthcare Group, a leader in public healthcare recognised for the quality of its medical expertise, facilities and teaching. The School is transitioning to an NTU medical school ahead of the 2028 successful conclusion of the NTU-Imperial partnership to set up a Joint Medical School. In August 2024, we welcomed our first intake of the NTU MBBS programme, that has been recently enhanced to include themes like precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with an expanded scope in the medical humanities. Graduates from the five-year undergraduate medical degree programme will have a strong understanding of the scientific basis of medicine, with an emphasis on technology, data science and the humanities.
Associate Professor Kevin Pethe and Prof Laurent labs are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to support cutting-edge virology and immunology research focused on SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and other viral pathogens. The successful candidate will play a key role in conducting cell and organoid culture and immunology experiments, as well as mice experiments. This role will involve performing viral infection assays in vitro and in vivo.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform cell culture and organoid culture experiments, including establishing and maintaining cell lines and organoid models for viral infection studies.
• Conduct animal experiments, including handling, monitoring, immunizing and inoculating mice in viral infection studies.
• Perform laboratory techniques such as qPCR, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry and ELISA.
• Handle viral stocks, cell cultures, organoid cultures, and animal models in compliance with biosafety and ethical protocols in BSL-2 (or BSL-3 when applicable) environments.
• Collect, process, and analyze data, ensuring accurate and reliable documentation.
• Conduct literature reviews to support ongoing research projects
• Manage lab organization, including reagent preparation, inventory, and procurement
• Participate in team meetings

Key Competencies and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Virology, Microbiology, Immunology, or a related field.
• Experience in cell culture and organoid culture techniques
• Previous experience with animal handling, is an advantage
• Experience working in a BSL-3 laboratory environment or with high-risk viral pathogens, is highly advantageous
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team

Hiring Institution: LKC

• Perform cell culture and organoid culture experiments, including establishing and maintaining cell lines and organoid models for viral infection studies.
• Conduct animal experiments, including handling, monitoring, immunizing and inoculating mice in viral infection studies.
• Perform laboratory techniques such as qPCR, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry and ELISA.
• Handle viral stocks, cell cultures, organoid cultures, and animal models in compliance with biosafety and ethical protocols in BSL-2 (or BSL-3 when applicable) environments.
• Collect, process, and analyze data, ensuring accurate and reliable documentation.
• Conduct literature reviews to support ongoing research projects
• Manage lab organization, including reagent preparation, inventory, and procurement
• Participate in team meeting