Lab Technician - Singapore

Umami Bioworks; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable biotech startup in Singapore is looking for a Lab Technician to assist in developing and optimizing cultivated seafood technology. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Life Sciences, some experience in food science, and a passion for sustainability. Responsibilities include conducting trials, maintaining laboratory standards, and collaborating with R&D teams. Join us to pioneer sustainable food solutions and make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in food science and product development.
• Must be Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of cultivated seafood technology applications.
• Work with R&D teams to conduct benchtop trials and create samples.
• Setup tasting sessions with R&D and commercial teams.
• Monitor and upkeep laboratory consumables.
• Maintain good housekeeping of the kitchen.

Skills

Food science knowledge

Experience in seafood product development

Strong communication skills

Ability to learn quickly

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Diploma in Life Sciences/Chemical Technology

Job description

At Umami Bioworks, we are a leading bioplatform for the development and production of sustainable planetary biosolutions. Through the synthesis of machine learning, multi- omics biomarkers, and digital twins, UMAMI has established market-leading capability for discovery and development of cultivated bioproducts that can seamlessly transition to manufacturing with UMAMI’s modular, automated, plug-and-play production solution

By partnering with market leaders as their biomanufacturing solution provider, UMAMI is democratizing access to sustainable blue bioeconomy solutions that address a wide range of global challenges.

We’re a venture-backed biotech startup located in Singapore where some of the world’s smartest, most passionate people are pioneering a sustainable food future that is attractive and accessible to people around the world. We are united by our collective drive to ask tough questions, take on challenging problems, and apply cutting-edge science and engineering to create a better future for humanity. At Umami Bioworks, you will be encouraged to dream big and will have the freedom to create, invent, and do the best, most impactful work of your career.

Umami Bioworks is looking to hire an inquisitive, innovative, and independent Lab Technician to join our R&D team in Singapore.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Basic knowledge and experience in food science, seafood product development and a passion for sustainable food solutions

• Develop and optimize applications of our cultivated seafood technology, enabling our team to showcase our products to potential customers and investors

EXPERIENCE

• 0-2 years

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assist in the development and optimization of applications for our cultivated seafood technology, ensuring that they meet high-quality standards and align with market needs

• Work closely with the R&D teams to optimize and conduct benchtop trials of our cultivated seafood technology to create prototypes and samples for customer tasting, showing and testing

• Assist in setup of tasting session with R&D and commercial team

• Monitor and upkeep laboratory consumables

• Cleaning and maintaining glassware & cooking equipment

• Maintain good housekeeping of the kitchen

• Other general technician’s duties

CRITICAL SKILLS AND BACKGROUND

• Diploma in Life Sciences/Chemical Technology or other related courses

• Experience in food science product development and food chemistry

• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn & independently execute laboratory experiments and tasks

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and skills to prioritize and deliver against timelines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong command of the English language

REQUIREMENT

• Must be Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident

You will work directly with other members of our small but growing team to do cutting-edge science and will have the autonomy to test new ideas and identify better ways to do things.