Contract Senior Lab Engineer (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing MNC) #HCG

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a laboratory engineer to oversee experimental design and execution, manage resources, and support junior staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, with significant practical experience in biochemistry. This role involves coordinating analytical testing, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with EHS standards.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 4 years with a Master's degree.
• Hands-on experience in cell culture and purification at a small scale.
• Experience with scale-down models and design of experiments (DOE).

Responsibilities

• Define experiment requirements and ensure project alignment.
• Design and schedule laboratory studies.
• Guide junior engineers in lab processes.
• Coordinate testing needs with teams.
• Manage laboratory equipment and inventory.

Skills

Cell culture

Analytical testing

Laboratory troubleshooting

Process development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, or chemical engineering

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Define experiment requirements and ensure alignment with internal standards and project goals.
• Design, schedule, and execute small-scale laboratory studies, coordinating closely with cross‑functional teams.
• Allocate and plan resources needed for experiments together with the team lead and supporting functions.
• Troubleshoot issues during experimental set‑up and runs, proposing solutions and preventive measures.
• Guide and support junior engineers in conducting experiments and understanding lab processes.
• Coordinate analytical testing needs with internal and external teams.
• Prepare, review, and update lab documentation such as procedures, protocols, forms, and reports.
• Analyse, summarise, and approve experimental results.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment as required.
• Lead the introduction of new technologies, lab equipment, and process improvements in the small‑scale lab.
• Drive 5S/6S activities and ensure proper housekeeping in the laboratory.
• Manage consumables, raw materials, and inventory needed for experiments.
• Support global lab initiatives and align local practices with global strategies.
• Participate in EHS walkdowns and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Uphold EHS standards and adhere to ethical and professional conduct.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, biotechnology, chemical engineering or related discipline with ~6 years’ experience, or a Master’s degree with ~4 years’ experience.
• Hands‑on experience in upstream cell culture and/or downstream purification at small scale.
• Experience with scale‑down models, DOE, and laboratory troubleshooting.
• Prior exposure to process development is advantageous.

All qualified applicants, please send in your resume to:

[e-mail]

Tricia Celestine Goh (R1981653)

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