Lab Scientist

Overview

Role: Lab Scientist (Contractual) at Corning Incorporated. The Singapore lab scientist will design, execute, and analyze experiments to help develop new products and processes and optimize existing processes. Uses scientific methods to design, analyze and report on experiments to solve difficult technical problems or enhance fundamental understanding. Acts as a technical expert in the field and provides resolutions to scientific queries from customers and internal channel sales reps.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert in upstream processing.
• Manage equipment and resources to keep the lab running in good working order.
• Troubleshoot experimental issues with scientific acumen.
• Document data and write reports and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory processes and instrumentation.
• Provide technical trainings to customers, distributors, and internal sales reps.
• Function as a team member on focused projects.
• Train or coach new employees, technicians, and interns on laboratory processes, equipment, and instrumentation.
• Support and/or lead continuous improvement activities on products, processes, and cost-reduction projects.
• Present and/or speak with end users on technical specifications of the product during lab tours.
• Provide scientific resolutions to queries from customers or channel partners.
• Abide by all safe GLP practices.

Experiences/Education

• Master’s degree in the life sciences (minimum).
• Ph.D. (or equivalent research experience) in life sciences desired.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of life sciences; hands-on experience in bioprocess, cell biology, and molecular biology is essential.
• 3+ years of mammalian cell culture experience, preferably from industry.
• 2+ years of bioprocessing experience for large-scale cell production using bioreactors.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical issues.
• Multilingual with Thai language preferred (proficient in English).
• Familiarity with lab equipment.

Desired Skills

• Experience with vaccine and/or viral vectors (AAV, AV, LV) productions.
• Familiarity with stem cell and/or immune cell workflows.
• Understanding of culture conditions for common bioproduction cell lines (HEK293, Vero).
• Handling of stacked vessel technologies, including Cell STACK and Hyperstack.
• Knowledge of Fixed-Bed Bioreactors or Rocker Bioreactors.
• Ability to meet deadlines independently with minimal direction.
• Schedule flexibility to complete projects, tasks, and goals.
• Experience with cell line development.

Performance Metrics

• Meet project milestones and deliverables.
• Number of scientific queries resolved.
• Quantified commercial/cost savings over time.
• Lab and individual safety record.

Soft Skills

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask and function in a dynamic environment.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration.
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other legally protected status.