Scientist (Synthetic Biology)
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What The Role Is
Scientist (Synthetic Biology)
What You Will Be Working On
Scientist (Synthetic Biology)
What You Will Be Working On
- Develop and optimize metabolic pathways
- Design and engineer strains for specialty chemical production
- Design and engineer enzymes for improved activity, stability or specificity (e.g. under conditions of high temperature, extreme pH, or organic solvents)
- Develop innovative tools in metabolic engineering, pathway engineering, and strain and enzyme engineering
- Design and optimize biosynthetic pathways and microbial strains for the production of value-added chemicals
- Oversee the design and execution of experiments, ensuring clear communication of results to teams
- Mentor students on projects and collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues, project teams, and stakeholders
- Stay abreast of the latest scientific literature, methodologies, and industry trends to bring forward new ideas and improvements to R&D practices
- Maintain detailed documentation and stay updated on new developments through ongoing professional learning
- Ensure a safe and compliant work environment by following safety protocols and regulations
- Support the creation of an education and training framework to establish Singapore as a synthetic biology hub with a skilled workforce
- Qualification in industrial biotechnology, chemical engineering, bioengineering, biochemistry, or relevant field
- Strong research background in metabolic engineering and synthetic biology
- Proficiency in genomic editing, bioprocess engineering and fermentation
- Good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to details
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills to deliver project proposals (scientific & non-scientific), SOPs, reports, and publications
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with others
What The Role Is
Scientist (Synthetic Biology)
What You Will Be Working On
Scientist (Synthetic Biology)
What You Will Be Working On
- Develop and optimize metabolic pathways
- Design and engineer strains for specialty chemical production
- Design and engineer enzymes for improved activity, stability or specificity (e.g. under conditions of high temperature, extreme pH, or organic solvents)
- Develop innovative tools in metabolic engineering, pathway engineering, and strain and enzyme engineering
- Design and optimize biosynthetic pathways and microbial strains for the production of value-added chemicals
- Oversee the design and execution of experiments, ensuring clear communication of results to teams
- Mentor students on projects and collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues, project teams, and stakeholders
- Stay abreast of the latest scientific literature, methodologies, and industry trends to bring forward new ideas and improvements to R&D practices
- Maintain detailed documentation and stay updated on new developments through ongoing professional learning
- Ensure a safe and compliant work environment by following safety protocols and regulations
- Support the creation of an education and training framework to establish Singapore as a synthetic biology hub with a skilled workforce
- Qualification in industrial biotechnology, chemical engineering, bioengineering, biochemistry, or relevant field
- Strong research background in metabolic engineering and synthetic biology
- Proficiency in genomic editing, bioprocess engineering and fermentation
- Good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to details
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills to deliver project proposals (scientific & non-scientific), SOPs, reports, and publications
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with others