Bioprocess Scientist (Cellular Agriculture)

Esco Aster; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Learning and development opportunities

Overseas travel opportunities

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Singapore is seeking a skilled laboratory professional to join their team focused on large-scale cultivated meat production through cell culture. The role involves performing various laboratory techniques, including cell culture and analysis, while ensuring compliance with SFA guidelines. Candidates should have a PhD in Biology or a related field, along with relevant laboratory experience. The position offers an opportunity to work independently and lead a team in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years related laboratory experience including aseptic and mammalian cell culture techniques.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn new techniques and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Perform cell culture and prepare solutions and culture media.
• Analyze cell metabolites and medium components by Bioanalysis.
• Document work clearly and perform tests accurately.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Cell culture techniques

Microbiology background

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Education

PhD in Biology or related science

Tools

Excel

Bioreactors

Job description

Join us for the world we are making, redefining biosolutions for current and future generations to come, transcending planetary boundaries, sustainability, and One Health.

Growth

Weempower each other to produce better resultsby providingprofessional advancement and personalgrowth.

Weare driven by the challenge of creating something new and discovering better opportunities.

We value a positive attitude. We make working a more pleasant experience for everyone.

Communication

We value communication, for it creates better intercultural relationships.

Competence

We focus onthings that matter mostand help each otherdrive success.

Commitment

We see the good. We work hard. We keep things in balance.

Growth

Weempower each other to produce better resultsby providingprofessional advancement and personalgrowth.

Weare driven by the challenge of creating something new and discovering better opportunities.

We value a positive attitude. We make working a more pleasant experience for everyone.

Communication

We value communication, for it creates better intercultural relationships.

Competence

We focus onthings that matter mostand help each otherdrive success.

We want ourworkforceto become a happier,
healthier, more productive place to work.

BENEFITS

Learning and
Development

Competitive
Compensation

Overseas
Travel Opportunities for
many positions

One Team, One Mission

Are you a seasoned professional looking
foryournext challenge? Be one of us!

The Opportunity

Esco Lifesciences Group is Singapore’s most globalizedlife sciences company, with annual revenues close to SGD 200M and globaloperations in over 42 locations and 26 direct countries across North America,Europe, Asia, Oceania.

Esco Aster Pte Ltd is an affiliate of EscoLifesciences Group and was first incorporated in 2017.

Esco Aster is a contract research development andmanufacturing organization founded and deeply rooted by scientists enablingfellow scientists to translate their bench work into commercially availableproducts at affordable prices.

Ourscientific work is in emerging and frontier biology utilizing cells as a finalproduct or deriving products from cells which often we use cells as the factoryto derive our target product.

Ourfirst commercial breakthrough success is Esco Aster is commercially first inclass being first in the world to be certified for cultivated/cell-based meatto FSSC 22000 and by a competent food regulatory body.

Weare first in the region to operate an end-to-end integrated full cell linecreation/immortalization or engineered cell line, cell culture processdevelopment, analytical development for stem cells and exosomes with full cGMPCapabilities from Drug Substance and small-scale fill & finish for finalCell Therapy Product.

The work we do creates a remarkable and lasting impacton our world. We offer you an opportunity to be part of this exciting journeyto own your career and firsthand exposure to new emerging modalities supportingtranslational sciences.

Join us as we redefine BioSolutions for One World andOne Health for the current and future generations to come.

One World Biosolutions for One Health.

Who we’re looking for

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific data and publications.
• Ability to author or review protocols, technical reports and technology transfer documents.
• Ability to author or review standard operating procedures and other related documents.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to focus.
• Repetitive motions due to certain laboratory techniques.

The Scope

This role requires the individual to be involved in large scale production of “cultivated meat” through cell culture of a certain cell line. The production will be undertaken in a facility compliant with the SFA guidelines and thus requires practices that are rigorous and consistent with these guidelines. Continuous batch production of the cultured chicken and ensuring consistent quality of the product is of utmost importance.

Primary work location: Ayer Rajah, Singapore

Reports to: CEO

Job Responsibilities

• Perform cell culture.
• Prepare solutions and culture media (small scale as well as large scale).
• Perform analysis of cell metabolites, medium components etc. by Bioanalysis.
• Good trouble shooting ability with cell lines.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• Document work clearly and perform tests accurately.
• Communicate effectively with client staff members and provide updates on the progress of the project.
• Liaise with vendors and third party testing labs to procure materials and obtain test results in a timely manner.
• Build and lead a team of research officers and scientists.
• Write and execute experimental plans as well as white papers, technical reports.
• Support product and service sales in application, marketing content and quotations.

Requirements

• At least 1-2 years related laboratory experience including aseptic and mammalian cell culture techniques.
• Microbiology/Cell biology Background.
• General laboratory skills, good pipetting skills and experience with automation.
• Experience using formulas and linking spreadsheets in Excel.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• A friendly and pleasant disposition.
• Preferably with experience working with lab scale bioreactors.
• PhD graduate in Biology or related science and 1-2 Years Mammalian Cell Culture experience.