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Republic Polytechnic

School of Applied Science - Research Assistant (Formulation and Food)

Republic Polytechnic

Fixed Terms

Closing on 29 May 2025

What the role is

School of Applied Science - Research Assistant (Formulation and Food)

What you will be working on

  • Work with the project leader, co-project leaders and project team including Final Year Project (FYP) students to achieve the aim of the research project.

  • Carry out research work in formulation-based research project

  • Carry out hands on formulation and analysis of sample using analytical instruments and formulation equipment

  • Carry out sensory evaluation and microbiological and other biological testing

  • Collate, analyse and interpret data

  • Coordinate with external collaborator on project’s development

  • Assist in procurement including liaising with vendors, sourcing for materials, equipment and testing, and raising purchase requests

  • Document and track project issues, expenses and budget tracking, action logs and equipment maintenance.

  • Assist in preparing progress reports

  • Perform any other duties assigned by the project leader

What we are looking for

  • Relevant qualifications in Applied Science preferably with experience in working on laboratory-based projects

  • Good documentation skills, laboratory techniques, and research and data analysis skills.

  • Willingness to learn new experimental techniques

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with people at all levels.

  • Possess good multi-tasking skills, with a strong sense of responsibility for completing assigned duties on time.

  • Proficient in IT skills
     

The successful candidate will be employed on a contract basis.

About Republic Polytechnic

The first educational institution in Singapore to leverage the Problem-based Learning approach for all its diploma programmes, Republic Polytechnic (RP) has seven schools offering courses in Applied Science, Engineering, Business, Hospitality, Infocomm, Sports and Health, and Technology for Arts, Media and Design. To support Singapore’s national effort to promote continuous, lifelong learning, our Academy for Continuing Education (ACE) offers a wide range of part-time programmes. We welcome you to grow with us! Discover a people- and family-oriented culture, where you are inspired to improve as you nurture lifelong learners. For more information from RP, please visit https://www.rp.edu.sg/careers or follow us on LinkedIn.