Job Description
Job Title:
Research Assistant (Food Science & Technology)
University-Level Unit:
Science
Faculty/Department-Level Unit:
Food Science & Technology
Employee Category:
Research Staff
Location_ONB:
Kent Ridge Campus
Posting Start Date:
22/05/2026
Job Description
The successful candidate will work with Dr Liu Mei Hui on a Human Biomonitoring project on metabolic health and exposomes.
The main responsibilities of the position include:
- Human Study coordination and support
- Analysis of biological samples and results
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science (Preferably in Food Science & Technology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Nutrition, Dietetics or Public Health).
Skills:
- Laboratory and sample-handling techniques for biological biomonitoring.
- Data analysis and statistical software proficiency (e.g., R, Microsoft Excel).
- Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and organizational abilities.
- Scientific research, documentation, and report-writing skills.
Experience:
One to three years experience in:
- handling biological samples in laboratory or field settings.
- data collection, entry, and statistical analysis for research projects.
- preparing research documentation, reports, or literature reviews.