Research Assistant (Vet Technician) Ophthalmology

Job Title: Research Assistant (Vet Technician) Ophthalmology University-Level Unit: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Ophthalmology Employee Category: Research Staff Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus Posting Start Date: 25/01/2026 Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for position of Research Assistant/ Research Associate in the Department of Ophthalmology , Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Appointments will be made on a 1 year contract basis in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities and Duties (70%) * Manage budget and purchase of laboratory equipment or reagents, including ordering processes * Assist with paperwork related to grant applications and manuscript submissions * Assist with travel arrangements * Help with compliance with Ethics and health and safety and other requirements for proper functioning of the laboratory * Support writing of Ethics applications and variations. * Ensures that all clinical and pre-clinical activities are carried out in accordance with established research protocol and standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedural requirements. (e.g. IACUC, DSRB) * Oversee the planning, scheduling and carrying out of day-to-day animal colony breeding activities and procedures, ensuring efficient workflow and adequate care and treatment of research animals * Maintain spreadsheets of animal breeding and interface with Tick@Lab

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (30%)

• Support the Monitoring of animals in experimental conditions
• Support optical measures and handling of animals
• Assist in animal surgery and tissue dissection
• All other duties as and when assigned by immediate supervisor. Qualifications

The applicant should:

• Bachelor in Biomedical Science, Veterinary Science or any science discipline (Research Asst)
• Masters or above in Biomedical Science, Veterinary Science or any science discipline with more than 5 years experience (preferably in animal-based laboratory work: Research Assoc)
• Prior relevant experience, especially with animal work, would be an advantage
• Self-motivated and ability to work well in a team and independently
• Excellent verbal, written communication in English
• Strong interest in research work.
• Knowledge of MS Office software
• Knowledge of NUS iRIMs, Concur an advantage

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Ophthalmology

Employee Referral Eligible: No

Job requisition ID : 31550