Job offer

European Commission; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Singapore is seeking a full-time Researcher in Protein Engineering. The role involves managing research projects, conducting experiments, mentoring students, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have a degree in relevant fields and extensive hands-on experience in protein engineering.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of work experience in protein engineering research.

Responsibilities

• Manage research projects to meet deliverables.
• Set up and perform protein engineering experiments.
• Mentor students in the project team.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Degree in Human Cell Biology

Job description

Organisation/Company SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT) Research Field Literature Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Singapore Application Deadline 15 Jun 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.
• Undertake these responsibilities in the project:
  
  iProject management
  
  iiSet up and perform protein engineering experiments.
  
  iiiMentor students in project team
  
  ivReport writing and literature research
• Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations.
• Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers.
• Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.

Job Requirements:

• Have deep, hands-on competence in the areas of protein engineering work involving molecular biology, protein expression, characterisation and aseptic techniques.
• Ideally have at least 3 years of work experience in the protein engineering related research environment.
• Have a degree in chemical and biomolecular engineering, human cell biology or related fields.
• Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills.