About the role
AI summarisedEntry-level research scientist position in a translational bacteriology lab focused on antimicrobial resistance and infectious disease research. The role involves hands-on laboratory work supporting senior scientists in developing novel therapeutics and vaccines against resistant pathogens, with opportunities for skill development and international collaboration.
ResearchOnsiteA*STAR Infectious Disease Labs
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the senior research staff to support ongoing projects
- Contribute to day-to-day experimental work under guidance from senior research staff and group leader
- Participate in regular lab meetings, discussions, and training activities
- Perform routine laboratory experiments following established protocols
- Assist with experiments related to antibody discovery and characterisation (e.g. ELISA, binding assays, bacterial culture–based assays)
- Support sample preparation, reagent handling, and experimental setup
- Record experimental data accurately in laboratory notebooks or electronic systems
- Assist with basic data organisation, analysis, and figure preparation under supervision
- Contribute to maintaining reproducibility and quality standards across experiments
- Assist with the culture, handling, and storage of bacterial isolates, following biosafety and laboratory guidelines
- Support routine microbiological procedures, including media preparation and strain archiving
- Assist with general laboratory tasks, including reagent preparation, inventory tracking, and equipment maintenance
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in microbiology, immunology, biomedical sciences, biotechnology, or a related discipline
- Practical laboratory experience in microbiology, immunology, or molecular biology, gained through coursework, research projects, or previous employment
- Willingness to learn and apply new experimental techniques under supervision
- Ability to follow protocols carefully and maintain accurate experimental records
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Highly motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- A passion for learning and acquiring new skills
- Prior experience working in a research laboratory (academic, clinical, or industry)
- Exposure to techniques relevant to antibody or protein work (e.g. ELISA, flow cytometry, protein expression/purification, cell culture)
- Familiarity with data recording, basic analysis, or laboratory information systems
- Interest in infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, or translational biomed
- Enthusiastic, reliable, and motivated to develop laboratory skills
- Comfortable working under guidance and asking questions when needed
- Able to manage routine tasks while gradually taking on more responsibility
- Committed to maintaining high standards of laboratory safety and good research practice
- Interest in building a longer-term career in research