How Will You Make an Impact?

The Scientist II, Molecular Biology (Contract), will take a leading role in verification and validation activities of instruments and molecular assays. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise on a project and group level and will be expected to integrate into a dynamic and multidisciplinary team. The successful individual is required to exhibit a results oriented attitude with the ability to thrive in the fast paced environment of biotechnology.

The Scientist II will possess the technical capacity to develop experimental hypotheses, design and perform experiments, analyze data sets, and write protocols and reports. Furthermore, they will be expected to present their findings to the project team as well as on a department level. Successful candidate will possess good practical knowledge of molecular biology techniques, such as PCR, qPCR, capillary electrophoresis, NGS.

Office hours: Mon-Fri, 8-515pm
Location: Marsiling, Singapore (8-10 mins walk from Woodlands MRT / bus interchange)
Reporting to: Manager, Molecular Biology
 

What will you do?

• Represents verification and validation function on a project core team for molecular biology assays and/or instruments development.
• Personally conducts experiments using molecular biology methods (nucleic acid extraction, PCR, qPCR, DNA sequencing, gel electrophoresis, etc.).
• Maintains accurate laboratory records and data
• Exercises independent judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Problem solving using knowledge of technical product details, design control and basic regulatory issues.
• Designs and conducts experiments independently and writes procedures, protocols and reports
• Recommends and executes changes to processes, procedures or products internally to the department.
• Possesses strong computer skills and can manage and analyze data sets.
• May lead training and guidance of junior scientists; may review and approve junior scientist's work
• Adheres to internal policies and procedures, as well as external quality standards.

How will you get here?

I. Education

Required -Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or similar (at upper second class level) with 4 years of experience. Fresh Ph.D can apply.

II. Experience

• Extensive hands on experience with molecular biology methods.
• Experience with qPCR, CE and/or NGS molecular biology methods.
• Experience with statistics packages, e.g. JMP, Minitab.

III. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Able to design, plan and execute experiments for proof of concept testing.
• Able to write test plan & report, design test matrix, develop test protocols.
• Possess good laboratory and documentation practices.
• Knowledge of IVD process for MDx and experienced at working at ISO 13485 will be an advantage.