Research Associate (Biotechnology/Bioengineering/Chemical Engineering)
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The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) invites applications for the position of Research Associate in SLim Group.
The SLim Group is looking for a dedicated and highly motivated early-career scientist/engineer as a Research Associate who is interested in developing bioprocess for plastic-degrading enzymes using E. coli as a host. The Research Associate will be an individual contributor to a multi-disciplinary project involving bioengineering, chemical engineering and materials science.
Key Responsibilities:
Job Requirement:
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU
The SLim Group is looking for a dedicated and highly motivated early-career scientist/engineer as a Research Associate who is interested in developing bioprocess for plastic-degrading enzymes using E. coli as a host. The Research Associate will be an individual contributor to a multi-disciplinary project involving bioengineering, chemical engineering and materials science.
Key Responsibilities:
- Setting up protocols for bioprocess and optimization of fermenter operations for increasing the yield of enzyme production
- Executing experiments to achieve the specific aims of the project
- Presenting results in various meetings/forums
- Preparing reports for submission to the funding agency
- Managing research project and collaborations within and across labs.
- Liaising with other scientists in the team as well as in other groups to develop the required expertise
- Advising final year project and/or interns in the project.
Job Requirement:
- Master's degree in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields
- Working knowledge in fermentor operations for protein production using E. coli
- Working knowledge in protein purification using AKTA FPLC and basic protein analytics
- Highly preferred skills: familiarity with DOE
- Preferred skills: familiarity in AI/ML for bioprocess
- Able to design and execute experiments with minimal instructions
- Good communication skills in both verbal and written forms
- Take initiatives and lead a project and ensure delivery of outcomes in a timely manner
- Team player who will take part in general lab activities
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU