Senior Research Officer (Pathogen Immunobiology Lab), A*IDL
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Job Summary
A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (A*STAR IDL) is seeking a Research Officers to join us in our mission to be a leading centre of infectious diseases research. A*STAR IDL aims to develop a cohesive A*STAR response to drive and deliver translational infectious diseases research to better health and economic outcomes.
The laboratory headed by Prof Laurent Renia is leading translational research on viral infections, from understanding host immune responses to evaluating vaccine candidates in partnership with industry and research collaborators. We are seeking a fast learner who can participate in different projects in the lab.
Job Description:
- Perform virological assays in cell culture for a wide variety of pathogens, including chikungunya virus, Zika virus, dengue viruses, enteroviruses
- Work with and develop mouse infection models
- Conduct laboratory experiments in vaccine/drug testing and perform data analysis for industry/research collaboration projects
- Perform meticulous recordkeeping and able to draft delivery report to industrial partners
- Oversee daily laboratory activities and help manage the lab’s routine admin duties
- Help new students and postdocs settle into the lab, transfer techniques to them, and participate in their research
- Ensure safe technical practices and procedures
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Immunology, or related field
- 2 or more years of solid experimental experience, you must know how to work in molecular biology and in cell culture
- Experience with BSL-2 pathogens, cell culture and flow cytometry is required
- General lab skills in molecular biology (cloning, PCR, RNA and DNA methods)
- Highly motivated and able to work independently and multitask
- Team player with good interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written communication skills
- A strong desire to constantly learn and acquire new skills
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