Intern - Biotechnologist (Protein)

BioSpace; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Paid parental leave

Vacation time and paid time off

Health savings accounts

Job summary

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is seeking candidates for protein expression and purification roles. You will perform resuscitation, passage, transfection, and culture of mammalian cells (HEK293, CHO) and carry out data analysis, record-keeping, and SOP formulation.

You will also purify antibodies/proteins using chromatography techniques and maintain laboratory instruments. The position requires a biology degree, hands-on protein expression experience, and ability to work in a fast-paced team with

Qualifications

• Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences / Life Sciences / Bioengineering / Chemistry or related courses
• Practical laboratory experience in the field of recombinant protein/antibody expression
• Familiar with the experimental operation of Mammalian Cell-culture, Chromatography, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, HPLC and other protein detection is preferred
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Strong sense of achievement; resilient and able to perform under the pressure
• Team player with good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Available to work 8-hour shifts, 5 days a week, with 2 rest days that may not always fall on weekends

Responsibilities

• Resuscitation, passage, transfection, culture and other experiments of mammalian cells such as HEK293 and CHO
• Data analysis and processing of cell culture experiments, and completion of experimental records and reports
• Operate bioreactors, centrifuges and prepare buffers and reagents
• Formulate and update SOPs, summarise and solidify work experience
• Manage instruments and carry out maintenance as required
• Complete other tasks assigned by the supervisor
• Purification of mammalian recombinant antibodies and proteins by affinity chromatography, ion exchange chromatography and size exclusion chromatography
• Fill in and recheck records related to purification experiments
• Formulate and update SOPs, summarise and solidify work experience
• Manage instruments and carry out maintenance as required
• Complete other tasks assigned by the supervisor
• Your skillsets will be considered for roles in our Protein department, and you will be shortlisted accordingly

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences / Life Sciences / Bioengineering / Chemistry

Tools

Mammalian cell culture

Chromatography

SDS-PAGE

Western blot

HPLC

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Protein Expression

• Responsible for the resuscitation, passage, transfection, culture and other experiments of mammalian cells such as HEK293 and CHO
• Responsible for data analysis and processing of cell culture experiments, and complete the preparation of experimental records and reports
• Operate bioreactors, centrifuges and prepare buffers and reagents
• Responsible for the formulation and update of SOP, summarising and solidifying work experience
• Managing instruments, and be able to carry out maintenance as required
• Complete other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Protein Purification

• Responsible for purification of mammalian recombinant antibody and protein by affinity chromatography, ion exchange chromatography, size exclusion chromatography and other methods, and able to formulate appropriate purification scheme according to order requirements
• Responsible for filling in and rechecking records related to the purification experiment
• Responsible for the formulation and update of SOP, summarising and solidifying work experience
• Managing instruments, and being able to carry out maintenance as required
• Complete other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Key Requirements

• Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences / Life Sciences / Bioengineering / Chemistry or related courses
• Practical laboratory experience in the field of recombinant protein/antibody expression
• Familiar with the experimental operation of Mammalian Cell-culture, Chromatography, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, HPLC and other protein detection is preferred
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Strong sense of achievement; resilient and able to perform under the pressure
• Team player with good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Available to work 8-hour shifts, 5 days a week, with 2 rest days that may not always fall on weekends

Your skillsets will be considered for roles in our Protein department, and you will be shortlisted accordingly.

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.