Research Scientist/Senior Scientist, Downstream Processing (BTI)

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Pasir Panjang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Negeri Sembilan seeks a Lead Scientist for R&D in biotherapeutics. You will develop purification processes, lead research projects, and engage in scientific writing. A PhD in relevant fields and experience with chromatography and analytical techniques are essential. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge therapies.

Qualifications

• Experience with preparative chromatography techniques.
• Hands-on experience with biotherapeutic purification.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of purification processes.
• Design and execute experimental projects.
• Analyze data and interpret scientific results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Scientific writing

Leadership

Education

PhD in biochemical engineering, biochemistry, protein engineering or related field

Tools

HPLC

PCR

ELISA

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Successful candidate will work within a R&D team developing purification process and analytics for biotherapeutics production. Main responsibilities include:

• Be able to work as a lead scientist for the development of purification process and analytics for the production of a variety of emerging biotherapeutics, such as bispecific and multi-specific antibodies, vaccines, viral vectors and nucleic acid therapies.
• Be able to lead a few research officers to work on different industrial collaboration projects and in-house projects.
• Design and execute experiments based on proposed project scopes.
• Routinely run purification systems and crossflow systems for biotherapeutics purification and handle a range of analytical equipment for biotherapeutics characterization.
• Analyze data, interpret results and plan the next step.
• Regularly update project progress in internal and external project meetings and prepare project reports.
• Be compete at scientific writing, including scientific publication and grant application proposal.
• Perform general lab housekeeping and other administrative tasks.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• A PhD Degree in biochemical engineering, biochemistry, protein engineering or a related field with commensurate experience.
• Broad experience with preparative chromatography, including affinity, ion exchange, hydrophobic interaction, size exclusion, etc.
• Broad experience with other separation techniques, including clarification, filtration, precipitation, etc.
• Broad experience with bioassay and analytical technology, including ELISA, HPLC, PCR, SDS-PAGE, western-blot, DLS, etc.
• Hands-on experience with purification of biotherapeutics using protein purification system.
• Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.