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.
We are looking for a Research Assistant to join the cancer biology lab headed by Assistant Professor Hongbin Yang. The role will focus on elucidating how regulators of protein phosphatases shape cancer cells’ sensitivity to radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The work will also involve active participation in a CRISPR screen aiming to identify genetic dependence and weakness of cancers with a particular genotype.

Key Responsibilities:

• Candidates will be expected to manage their own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small-scale project management and coordinating multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines;
• With the guidance from senior lab members, adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental procedures to actively facilitate the research of students, research associates, and postdocs (e.g.: plasmid extraction and documentation, gene editing (CRISPR/Cas9), plasmid construction, and stable cell line generation, etc);
• Purchase, receive, organize, and document reagents, consumables, labware, and equipment for the lab;
• Update lab expenses to the line manager on a monthly basis;
• Organize and document experimental protocols and draft/ amend administrative paperwork such as standard operating procedure (SOPs) and risk assessment with the help from the PI and senior lab members;
• Take the responsibility as the lab’s safety representative in participating the school’s safety meeting, preparing the lab for safety audits, and providing orientations to new lab members;
• Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques.

Required educational qualification, experience, skills and competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, medicine, or chemistry;
• Competent in mammalian cell culture and aseptic techniques;
• Demonstrable study/ work experience in cancer biology;
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment;
• Attention to details is key. Excellent organizational skills and time management skills are desirable.
• Entry level candidates with relevant experience are welcome to apply.

Hiring Institution: LKC

• Candidates will be expected to manage their own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small-scale project management and coordinating multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines;
• With the guidance from senior lab members, adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental procedures to actively facilitate the research of students, research associates, and postdocs (e.g.: plasmid extraction and documentation, gene editing (CRISPR/Cas9), plasmid construction, and stable cell line generation, etc);
• Purchase, receive, organize, and document reagents, consumables, labware, and equipment for the lab;
• Update lab expenses to the line manager on a monthly basis;
• Organize and document experimental protocols and draft/ amend administrative paperwork such as standard operating procedure (SOPs) and risk assessment with the help from the PI and senior lab members;
• Take the responsibility as the lab’s safety representative in participating the school’s safety meeting, preparing the lab for safety audits, and providing orientations to new lab members;
• Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques