Research Officer, Skin Health & Ageing
A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research
Singapore, Singapore
Science / R&D / Research, Analyst, Information Technology
Liang Lab in ASRL is seeking a motivated research officer/assistant to join our research team to develop bioengineered innovations for skin-interfacing applications. The candidate will be working on a skin regeneration project and should have some basic understanding of skin biology and physiology, biomaterial properties and characterizations. Familiarity in soft materials e.g. hydrogels will be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation and characterization of biomaterials
- Perform routine assays/experiments, including cellular biochemical assays, histology, immunohistostaining etc.
- Participate in laboratory management and organization including inventory, housekeeping, data management and risk assessments etc.
- Provide support for laboratory management and organization including inventory, housekeeping, data management and risk assessments etc
- Collaborate actively with lab members as well as other external stakeholders
- Bachelors degree in Biomedical Science/Life Sciences, Material Science, Bioengineering or related fields
- Experience in biomaterials, characterizations and formulations
- Experience in microfluidics will be an advantage
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a dynamic team, and with limited supervision
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The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead public sector agency that spearheads economic oriented research to advance scientific discovery and develop innovative technology. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors to benefit society.
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