Scientist for Protein and Enzyme Engineering

7 days ago


Singapore MOJIA BIOTECH PTE. LTD. Full time
MojiaBio is seeking highly motivated scientists with a background in Protein and Enzyme Engineering at our R&D headquarters located in Shanghai. The ideal candidates will play key roles on the use of state-of-the-art synthetic biology approaches to develop and improve our chemical manufacturing platforms. The positions will be tasked with the design and construction of novel biocatalysts (enzymes, pathways, microbial cells) to improve biocatalytic performance. The scientists will be part of MojiaBio's Synthetic Biology (SynBio) team and will work closely with members of the fermentation, bioconversion and process engineering teams.
Responsibilities:
• Design, plan, and execute experiments to engineer and optimize proteins and enzymes with improved performance, such as catalytic activity, stability, and specificity.
• Utilize various molecular biology and protein engineering techniques, including directed evolution, rational design, and gene synthesis, to create novel protein variants.
• Design and implement analytical tools and characterization techniques to assess the performance of engineered proteins and enzymes both in intro and in vivo.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to identify and address challenges related to protein engineering projects.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field and apply emerging technologies to enhance protein engineering strategies.
• Participate with IP team to protect, enrich and increase value of the company's technology IP portfolio.
Qualifications
• Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related fields. Preferably with 3 years of experience working in protein/enzyme engineering in industrial settings or similar environment. MSc with significant relevant experience will be c
• onsidered.
• Proven experience in protein engineering, enzyme evolution, and molecular biology technologies such as protein engineering, protein expression, protein purification and biochemical characterizations.
• Proficient in developing new enzyme assays and utilizing microbial and in vitro recombinant systems.
• Experience in genomic data mining and identifying functions of potential genes via bioinformatics and/or artificial intelligence/machine learning approaches is a plus.
• Must be safety-oriented, self-motivated, and highly organized individuals.
• Capable to adapt and work well in a collaborative, fast-paced work setting, contributing to a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills in Chinese, preferably in English as well.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues.
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