Biotechnologist (Gene - Plasmid)

GenScript; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

GenScript Biotech Corporation in Singapore is seeking a qualified science professional to support laboratory operations and contribute to production and research & development initiatives. The role emphasizes hands-on work in plasmid extraction, sequencing, and gene synthesis workflows, with a focus on data-driven improvements.

You will maintain equipment, monitor safety, and analyze delivery KPIs to identify enhancement opportunities, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in bioengineering, pharmaceutical engineering, molecular biology, or a related field preferred.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and various professional gene synthesis software, with excellent data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Leading the resolution of technical challenges encountered across various platforms within the group, including process optimization, equipment troubleshooting, and handling production process anomalies, ensuring rapid problem closure and facilitating the smooth progress of production/R&D tasks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Growth mindset

Communication

Education

Master’s degree or above in bioengineering/pharma/molecular biology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Gene synthesis software

Job description

About GenScript

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

Job Responsibilities** ：**

• 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
• Leading the resolution of technical challenges encountered across various platforms within the group, including process optimization, equipment troubleshooting, and handling production process anomalies, ensuring rapid problem closure and facilitating the smooth progress of production/R&D tasks.
• Independently completed experiments related to plasmid extraction, perform screening for positive colonies, sequencing, strictly follow the SOP.
• Track and analyze On-Time Delivery (OTD) and other operational KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain a strong understanding of gene synthesis, plasmid extraction sequencing, and related production workflows.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and delivery performance.

What we are looking for:

• Master’s degree or above, with a background in bioengineering, pharmaceutical engineering, molecular biology, or a related field preferred.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and various professional gene synthesis software, with excellent data analysis skills.
• Proactively seek business growth points and innovation opportunities, drive continuous process optimization and efficiency improvement within the team, possess lean manufacturing knowledge, and have a growth mindset.
• Strong organizational, management, and coordination skills, as well as the ability to handle unexpected events.
• Excellent service awareness, strong execution and communication skills, and strong ability to work under pressure.
• Alignment with the company culture, strong teamwork ability, a strong sense of responsibility, and honesty and trustworthiness.
• Available to work 8-hour shifts, 5 days a week, with 2 rest days that may not always fall on weekends

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Benefits:

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.

Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform.