The Research Assistant provides technical support to our research, diagnostic laboratories and aquaculture projects.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the project team, industry partners, research agencies, and across University.
• Understanding of Workplace Safety and Health (WSH), and animal ethics legislation
• Provide significant input toward management of laboratory resources
  • Maintain documents and records in compliance with quality assurance in ISO accredited laboratory
  • Manage receipt, case reference assignment, appropriate storage and processing, and testing of research and diagnostic samples
  • Procurement and maintain stock inventories of consumables and chemicals
  • Manage equipment servicing in compliance with ISO accreditation requirements
• Support research activities and diagnostic capability to meet project objectives
  • Ensure accurate record keeping, integrity in data and sample collection in laboratory and field studies
  • Attain proficiency to perform laboratory analyses of research and diagnostic samples
  • Manage experimental animals and facilities in accordance with Singapore NACLAR requirements
  • May require occasional weekend work

Key selection criteria

Essential

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in aquaculture, biological sciences, marine science, zoology or a related discipline.
• Experience in standard laboratory techniques, with demonstrated proficiency in molecular techniques and/ or histoprocessing.
• Evidence of working successfully within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate in English in both oral and written mediums
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekend shifts, as required for project operations.

Desirable

• Experience in the husbandry of aquatic animals for research or production
• Understand the requirements for accurate data recording and analyses for scientific publication
• Demonstrated intermediate computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft Office suite

Please note that we will not be able to facilitate a work visa application for this position. This is a 5-month contract role, subject to renewal depending on operational needs and performance, if applicable.

Closing date: 14 May 2025

Monthly Remuneration: Salary Commensurate with Experience

JCUS Perks:

• Staff Discounts with selected merchants
• Sponsorship for Continuing Education/Workshops
• Medical and Dental Insurance 
• Up to 25 days Annual Leave 
  
  

Please send your application via https://careers.jcu.edu.sg/cw/en/listing 

We thank you for your interest and regret we are only able to notify shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right to invite applications, not to make an appointment or make an appointment at a lower job grade.

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