Scientist (HWP Lab), IMCB

About This Role

Seeking a qualified Scientist (HWP Lab) at A*STAR's IMCB to work on metabolic health projects, conducting in vitro and wet lab experiments including cell culture, RNA/protein analysis, animal husbandry, and end-point sampling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vitro and wet lab experiments such as cell culture, molecular biology assays (RT-qPCR, Western blotting), and microscopy.
• Perform routine animal husbandry, colony management, genotyping, and tracking of cohorts for therapeutic development.
• Execute in vivo handling experiments including diet/treatment dosing, body weight analyses, and metabolic phenotyping.
• Conduct end-point experiments involving blood sampling, tissue collection, perfusion, and imaging.
• Analyze experimental data, maintain accurate monitoring of protocols, results, and research findings.
• Communicate with the PI, collaborators, and lab team regarding scientific progress, grant applications, reports, and publications.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Life Science, Biomedical Science or related field with solid publication/preprint record.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in laboratory and animal work.
• Bonus/Advantageous: Prior technical competency in metabolic profiling or end-point sampling and tissue collection.
• Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with a rigorous approach to experimental controls.
• Excellent collaborative mindset with ability to multitask across multiple project streams and work both in teams and independently.
• Highly motivated and willing to learn.