National University Of Singapore Hiring! Full Time Laboratory Technologist (1-year contract) in - Ricebowl

Job Title: Laboratory Technologist (1-year contract)

University-Level Unit: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Medicine

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 28/10/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

Lab work

• Perform DNA/RNA extraction using automated extraction platforms, including run set-up, quality checks and sample handling
• Receive, label, process and store biological samples in line with sample-handling protocols
• Assist with other routine bench work as needed, such as reagent preparation and cell culture support
  
  

Procurement, inventory and general laboratory operations management

• Prepare, update and maintain SOPs, workflows, logbooks and sample documentation to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and data-integrity standard
• Support safety and compliance: assist with safety audits, keep protocols and training records current, and ensure the lab follows institutional regulations
• Oversee day-to-day lab housekeeping, equipment upkeep and maintenance schedules, and brief and supervise interns or junior staff on routine tasks
• Procure items and reagents for lab operations
  
  

Clinical Assistance

• Clear communication with researchers, investigators, clinical staff and external laboratories and provide assistance to the clinical portion of the lab as well.
  
  

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Science, Molecular Biotechnology or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience in a research or clinical-research laboratory
• Organised and detail-oriented, able to keep accurate records and meet deadline
• Procurement, inventory and general laboratory operations management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for tracking samples and follow-ups; familiarity with GraphPad Prism for basic analysis
• Ability to follow and write SOPs and work to GCP and data-integrity standards
• Clear communication with researchers, investigators, clinical staff and external laboratories
• Able to guide and supervise interns, students or junior staff, and to work independently with appropriate supervision
• Hands-on experience with qPCR or qRT-PCR and nucleic acid extraction
• Working knowledge of GCP and laboratory safety requirements; CITI training in biomedical research and responsible conduct is an advantage
• Experience coordinating samples or data with clinical teams or multi-site collaborators