TAN TOCK SENG HOSPITAL PTE LTD is seeking a Scientific Officer to support its PREPARE program, focusing on developing research capabilities for infectious disease preparedness. The role involves establishing respiratory tissue models, conducting virological characterization, and collaborating with various laboratories, requiring a Ph.D. and extensive experience in virology
Job Summary
The role involves establishing respiratory tissue air liquid interface and organoid viral infection models for the PREPARE national programme.
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. and 4-6 years of experience in virology, including specific expertise in neutralization and plaque assays.
The position requires working in a high containment BSL3 setting with high-risk pathogens and collaborating with partner laboratories at NTU.
Matching Summary
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TAN TOCK SENG HOSPITAL PTE LTD is seeking a Scientific Officer to support its PREPARE program, focusing on developing research capabilities for infectious disease preparedness. The role involves establishing respiratory tissue models, conducting virological characterization, and collaborating with various laboratories, requiring a Ph.D. and extensive experience in virology.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Ph.D in Microbiology or Life Sciences
4-6 years virology experience
Virus and tissue culture techniques
Neutralization and plaque assays
BSL3 laboratory safety compliance
Nice-to-have
Experience with organoid models
Air liquid interface model expertise
Flow cytometry and confocal microscopy
Prior BSL3 high containment experience
Ability to lead independent research projects
Key Requirements
Ph.D. in Microbiology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, or Infectious Diseases
Minimum 4-6 years of post-PhD experience in virology
Willingness to work in high containment (BSL3) settings
Availability to respond out-of-office hours during emergencies