Biomass Processing & Bioprocess Research Engineer

Singapore Institute of Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) seeks a Research Engineer focusing on biomass processing and bioprocess development to support a lignocellulosic biomass project. You will work with the PI and team on feedstock prep, pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis, and fermentation.

The role offers opportunities for scientific publications and collaboration with academic and industry partners, plus training in biorefinery technologies and good research practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Food Science, or a closely related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience in HPLC operation, method execution, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting, fermentation processes, microbiological techniques, enzyme activity assays, and data analysis using Excel, Python, MATLAB, or equivalent software tools.
• Proven experience in laboratory research, including accurate record‑keeping, data management, and adherence to good laboratory practices.
• Strong ability to plan, execute, analyse, and troubleshoot experimental studies in a systematic and rigorous manner.
• Experience in biomass preparation and processing, lignocellulosic biomass conversion, biomass pretreatment, cellulase assays, bioconversion, biorefinery technologies, or bioeconomy‑related research will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute research experiments under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI).
• Conduct laboratory research activities, including feedstock preparation, biomass pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis, and microbial fermentation.
• Perform sample preparation, HPLC analyses, enzyme activity assays, and other analytical procedures to support project objectives.
• Assist in the maintenance, calibration, and safe operation of laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.
• Maintain high-quality experimental records and ensure robust data management, quality control, and research documentation practices.
• Analyse, interpret, and present experimental results using Excel, Python, MATLAB, or other appropriate scientific computing tools.
• Contribute to feedstock readiness assessments and the development of evaluation frameworks and decision‑support matrices.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, conference presentations, scientific manuscripts, and project deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and good research practices.
• Provide technical guidance and support to undergraduate students in laboratory techniques, experimental methodologies, and laboratory safety practices.
• Undertake other research‑related duties as assigned by the PI.
• The candidate is to communicate with all relevant internal and external stakeholders as required to meet the project deliverables.

Skills

HPLC operation

Fermentation

Biomass processing

Data analysis (Excel Python MATLAB)

Laboratory techniques

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related

Biotechnology/Biochemistry background

Tools

HPLC

Python

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) seeks a Research Engineer focusing on biomass processing and bioprocess development to support a lignocellulosic biomass project. You will work with the PI and team on feedstock prep, pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis, and fermentation.

The role offers opportunities for scientific publications and collaboration with academic and industry partners, plus training in biorefinery technologies and good research practices.