Scientist

Job Description

Scientist (2 year contract)

• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.
  
  

What You Will Do

• Execute robust bioanalytical assays to support cell-based, in vitro, and in vivo studies.
• Work with limited supervision on experimental design, troubleshooting, assay optimization and data interpretation.
• Make detailed observations, analyze data, interpret results, and exercise appropriate technical discretion in the design and execution of experiments.
• Participate in and communicate the interpretation of research results in team meetings.
• Maintain a level of technical knowledge and understanding with emerging biomarker technology platforms and relevant disease biology.
• Accurately document experiments and results in electronic notebooks and/or other required formats in compliance with company policies and project needs.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance for laboratory equipment, troubleshoot equipment malfunction, and support the team in routine operational activities for the laboratory.
• Manage laboratory operations including inventory management, ordering supplies, maintaining lab safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Assist in training personnel in the operation of laboratory equipment as needed.
  
  

What You Must Have

To be successful in this role, you will have

• M.Sc in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or equivalent, with 2+ years or B.Sc with 5+ years’ experience working in a bioanalytical or a quality control (QC) laboratory, preferably at an biotechnology or biopharmaceutical company.
• Hands-on experience with the design, development, optimization, qualification, and validation of novel bioassays and immunoassays using multiple platforms and technologies (e.g., ELISA, Luminex, flow cytometry, cytokine analyses, and cell-based reporter and cytotoxicity assays).
• Experience with protein analytical methods (e.g., SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting).
• Experience with sample processing methods to support protein and nucleic acid detection from a variety of tissue types.
• Track record of developing technical methods and SOPs.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, data analysis software (e.g. Prism, JMP, SoftMax Pro), and other applications.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
  
  

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace

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Employee Status

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)

Job Posting End Date

09/18/2024

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Job Posting End Date 09/18/2024

A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID R311969