Biotechnologist (Gene)

GenScript; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

GenScript Biotech Corp. in Singapore seeks a motivated lab technician to support oligonucleotide synthesis and PCR workflow, ensuring SOP compliance. You will maintain 5S on the line and record data accurately while collaborating with teams to troubleshoot production issues.

Role requires a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, good communication, and willingness to work shifts. Safety-conscious, proactive, and able to understand basic Chinese are valued attributes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a life sciences field.
• Familiar with common lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in PCR assays, thermal cyclers, electrophoresis and gel imaging.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willing to work 8-hour shifts, 5 days/week with rotating rest days.
• Able to understand basic conversational Chinese.
• Adaptable, responsible and proactive team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate experimental tech: establish and optimize oligonucleotide synthesis and PCR processes per SOP.
• Resolve routine production issues and suggest process improvements.
• Handle handovers and exceptions; analyze unresolved issues and propose improvements.
• Maintain 5S on the line, conduct safety checks and equipment maintenance.
• Assist with internal/external tasks and duties as directed by supervisor.
• Record data and results in a standardized, traceable format.
• Handover experiments, analyze incomplete work, report findings to supervisor.
• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies.
• Ensure safety guidelines and a clean, orderly work environment.

Skills

PCR assays

Thermal cyclers

Electrophoresis

DNA/RNA extraction

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Basic Chinese

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences

Tools

PCR machines

Gel imaging systems

Electrophoresis equipment

DNA/RNA extraction kits

Job description

About GenScript

GenScript Biotech Corporation (Stock Code: 1548.HK) is a global biotechnology group. Founded in 2002, GenScript has an established global presence across North America, Europe, the Greater China, and Asia Pacific. GenScript’s businesses encompass four major categories based on its leading gene synthesis technology, including operation as a Life Science CRO, enzyme and synthetic biology products, biologics development and manufacturing, and cell therapy.

GenScript is committed to striving towards its vision of being the most reliable biotech company in the world to make humans and nature healthier through biotechnology.

Job Responsibilities：

• Operation of experimental technology: Participate in establishing and optimizing the processes in the oligonucleotide synthesis and PCR and to follow SOP for all required production
• Cultivate the ability to independently solve routine production issues to ensure smooth operations, optimizing processes and offering reasonable suggestions.
• Handle experiment handovers and exception management, provide analysis for unresolved issues in experiments, propose reasonable improvement plans and report unfinished experiments to superiors for confirmation of analysis, feedback and discussion.
• Be responsible for 5S execution and optimization involved in the production line, including safety and equipment maintenance of primer synthesis. Maintain 5S practices with complete inspection records.
• Cooperate and assist with the completion of internal and external department tasks and carry out miscellaneous tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Be responsible for recording all data and results involved in the experimental process in a standardized manner and to ensure the authenticity and traceability of the data.
• Handover experiments properly, analyze the problems of uncompleted experiments, put forward improvement plans, and report the uncompleted experiments to the supervisor
• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies
• Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant scientific discipline, such as life sciences, biological chemistry etc
• Some familiarity in the use of various laboratory equipment and instrumentation
• Good technical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in performing PCR assays, thermal cyclers, electrophoresis systems and gel imaging equipment including DNA/RNA extractions, amplification and analysis
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accurate and precise work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively
• Available to work 8-hour shifts, 5 days a week, with 2 rest days that may not always fall on weekends
• Able to understand basic conversational Chinese language
• Adaptable, responsible and resilient team player with strong work ethics, cost awareness and a proactive innovative mindset

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