Scitech Specialist

As a global expert in this sector, GFI APAC works to ensure that the best scientists in the world are engaged in plant-based, cultivated and fermentation-derived meat, egg, and dairy R&D. We are at the forefront of the movement to use food technology to solve some of the world’s biggest problems, from climate change and global hunger, to antibiotic resistance and the exploitation of animals. We are developing the roadmap for a sustainable, secure, and just protein supply, making sustainable proteins accessible, affordable and delicious.

**How You Will Make a Difference**

The **Science and Technology Specialist **will be responsible for:

- Building the science community through meetings, outreach, and information sharing with academics, scientists, and private sector technical audiences
- Motivating future developers and innovators through academic lectures, community building, and curriculum development (in partnership with academia).
- Identifying and making information available on collaboration and funding opportunities, as well as white space research opportunities for alternative protein innovation.
- Monitoring scientific advances in relevant academic disciplines and private sector companies, writing blogs/updates and communicating to audiences interested in the Asia Pacific region.
- Proactively collaborating with and supporting GFI APAC's corporate engagement, comms, and policy team projects and activities, including developing the overall scientific and technical knowledge of team members.
- Executing and contributing to developing GFI APAC's Scitech strategic plans.
- Performing any other duty that is relevant to GFI APAC’s global mission, e.g., working with our US based SciTech team, leveraging expertise to support others on global teams, and general GFI APAC staff duties and activities.

**Who We’re Looking For**

The **Science and Technology Specialist **must have:

- A Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field (e.g., stem cell biology, tissue engineering, biochemical engineering, synthetic biology), or the equivalent (e.g. a master’s degree plus at least three years of experience in R&D in a relevant industry). A background in food science or experience working with cultivated meat, egg, or dairy companies is a strong plus.
- Good communication and relationship building abilities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfort with public speaking
- Fluency in English and preferably also Chinese (Mandarin) or another Asian language
- Experience analyzing scientific literature and conducting literature reviews
- Functional understanding of the principles, methods, equipment and techniques used in cultivated meat research and manufacturing
- Ability to work independently and use sound judgment in decision making, including setting and managing priorities and meeting competing deadlines
- Support for GFI APAC’s philosophy and ability to professionally advocate GFI APAC’s positions
- Commitment to the objectives of the organization
- Comfort working remotely and in a rapidly growing and evolving organization
- Strong support for GFI APAC’s philosophy and mission; demonstrated interest in public health, environmentalism, animal protection, or hunger relief

**Terms of Employment**:Full time employee or contract basis

**Reports to**:Managing Director, APAC

**Location**:Singapore