How Will You Make an Impact?

The Senior Scientist, Molecular Biology will take a leading role in integration, verification and validation (V&V) of instrument systems new product introductions (NPI) with the emphasis on molecular biology, biochemistry and sample prep methods. Projects will include both research use only (RUO) and in vitro diagnostics (IVD) products.

The candidate will provide technical expertise on a project and department levels and will be expected to integrate into a dynamic and multidisciplinary team. The successful applicant is required to exhibit a results-orientated attitude with the ability to thrive in fast paced environment of biotechnology.

The Senior Scientist will be expected to represent V&V function on a project core team. Successful candidate will possess good practical knowledge of molecular biology techniques, such as PCR, qPCR, capillary electrophoresis or NGS.


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

What will you do?

• Leads V&V activities for new instrumentation based on PCR, qPCR, electrophoresis and other molecular biology methods.
• Represents verification and validation function on a project core team.
• Personally conducts experiments using molecular biology methods
• Champions development of novel and improvement of existing test methods.
• Authors test protocols, reports and other project lifecycle controlled documentation.
• Problem solves using knowledge of technical product details, design control and basic regulatory issues.
• Designs and conducts experiments independently and maintains laboratory notebook.
• Exercises independent judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Utilizes statistical tools in experiment planning and analyzing complex data sets.
• Leads training and guidance of scientists and engineers; may review and approve other scientist’s work.
• Adheres to internal policies and procedures, as well as external quality standards (e.g., ISO 13485:2016).

How will you get here?

I. Education

• Ph.D in Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or similar.
• Lower degree is acceptable for candidates with at least 5 years of relevant work experience.

II. Experience

• At least 3 years of biotechnology industry experience with a track record of product development and design control.
• Sound knowledge and experience in common molecular biology and biochemistry methods.
• Working knowledge of biostatistics techniques and tools (e.g., JMP, R).

III. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Understands biotechnology product lifecycle and roles of key project team members.
• Understanding of ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in diverse teams.
• Self-motivated, results oriented individual who is able to work with minimal supervision.
• Familiar with design of experiments (DOE) principles is desired.
• Knowledge of IVD process for MDx will be an advantage.