Research Officer (DMOIT)

You shall assist in various data management aspects of research projects initiated by the Principal Investigator. The role is to identify research streams, variables, data collection techniques and analysis methods. You will also oversee the smooth running and track progress of the research study related activities and projects by working closely with the Principal Investigator and other members of the research team. You will monitor the project to make sure it follows the requirements and regulations. You are required to adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS), maintain data security, ensure quality control of experiments and comply to lab safety terms. 

You are expected to comply with all policies, procedures related to data governance, data confidentiality, safe data access as required and apply best practices in ensuring good housekeeping in daily work. Interested candidates should have an interest in biomedical research.

Your responsibilities will include:
Molecular and Genomic Biology Techniques:
- Knowledgeable in various molecular and genomic biology techniques and perform preparation and optimization of tissue slides for spatial omics workflows, including spatial genomics sample preparation, cryosectioning, tissue preparation, H&E and IHC staining andlibrary preparation, while supporting ultra-high throughput NGS sequencing workflows, preserving tissue integrity for downstream molecular analyse, collaborating with molecular/genomics team, and interpreting IHC results.

Data Interpretation & Storage:
- Familiar with entry and validation of research data, filtering of relevant information, analysis of experimental data to extract relevant findings, annotation of digital pathology images and associated metadata, and presentation of  results in a clear manner.  Ensure maintenance of existing database and compliance  with data storage, security, and regulatory standards.

Lab Management:
- Aware of the various reagents and consumables in the lab and check their stock take daily. You are required to QC various equipment in the lab to ensure they are running smoothly, highlight when stock is low, or maintenance is faulty to lab members to allow for troubleshooting and procurement of essential items to keep the lab running.

Lab Safety & Documentation:
- You should be alert to lab safety procedures and compliance by adhering to the SOPS required for conducting research activities in a safe manner in a safe environment. You should record proper documentation of all processes and documentation of lab equipment in accordance with quality requirements.

Monitoring & Optimizing Lab Processes:
- You are strongly encouraged to identify steams of research activities where procedures can be further optimized and to design improved experimental protocols where necessary. Additionally, to participate in lab meetings, presentations, manuscript preparations, journal clubs to facilitate the exchange of knowledge among the team. 

Mentoring:
- You are required to lead and mentor junior staff in sample processing, experiments, data analysis, and database updates. You will supervise and train research attachment interns.

Administrative Support:
- You will support the team with ad hoc activities which  may include taking meeting minutes, tracking the progress of various ongoing projects, liaising with stakeholder to establish research needs, managing the lab’s workload, supporting research reporting, audits, and collaborative communication, and contributing to protocol development, project planning, and interdepartmental coordination as well as any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
- Degree in Life Science or its equivalent.
- Prior work experience in a healthcare or research field setting would be prioritized.
- Knowledge in Histopathology slide preparation, including cryosectioning,  tissue processing, H&E and IHC staining and optimization, blood sample processing, western blot, and DNA/RNA extraction for next-generation sequencing will be a plus.
- Previous experience in handling small animals would be advantageous.
- Strong technical wet lab skills, able to troubleshoot, and meticulous in data analysis/experimental design would be preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong proficiency in English.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills; and comfortable interacting with healthcare professionals.
- Meticulous, a good team player, independent and self-motivated with good time management abilities.
- Good memory and strong organization skill with and eye for detail; able to take initiative and perform under pressure and tight deadline.
- Responsible and passionate about oncology clinical research.