Lab Scientist

Overview

Designs, executes, and analyzes experiments to help in developing new products and processes and optimize existing process. Uses scientific methods to design, analyze and report on experiments to solve difficult technical problems or enhance fundamental understanding. Serves as a technical expert in field. The Singapore lab scientist will also support for providing resolutions/answer to scientific queries from both customers and internal/ channels sales reps.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical expert in upstream processing.
• Manages equipment and resources to keep lab running in good working order.
• Should have a scientific acumen to troubleshoot the experimental issues.
• Documents data and writes reports and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory processes and instrumentation.
• Holds technical trainings to customer, distributors, and internal sales reps.
• Functions as a team member on focused projects.
• Trains or coaches' new employees, technicians, and interns, on laboratory processes, equipment, and instrumentation.
• Supports and/or leads continuous improvement activities on products, processes, and cost reduction projects.
• Presents and/or speaks with end users on technical specifications of the product during lab tour.
• Provide scientific resolution to queries received from customer or channel partners.
• Abide all the safe GLP practices.

Experiences/Education

• Minimum of master's degree in the life sciences
• Strong and solid fundamental knowledge of life sciences, hands on experience on Bioprocess, cell biology and molecular biology is must.
• 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
• Proficient in English is required. Multilingual in other languages (e.g. Thai language) is preferred to liaise with our counterparts.
• 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.
• Knowledgeable of Fixed-Bed Bioreactors or Rocker Bioreactors.
• Ability to meet deadlines independently with minimal direction.
• Flexibility in schedule to complete projects, tasks, and goals.
• Experience with cell line development.

Performance Metrics

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

Soft Skills

• Flexibility in schedule and be able to travel within assigned regions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to function in a multi-tasking environment.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Great teammate.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Research

Industries

• Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing

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