Laboratory Officer, Translational Services

Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent clinical research consortium in Singapore seeks a Senior Laboratory Officer for Translational Services. This role involves administrative scientific work, laboratory maintenance, and hands-on tasks including training for new projects. Candidates must have a relevant Bachelor's degree and proficiency in cell culture and molecular work. The position offers a 3-year renewable contract and seeks highly organized individuals with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proficient in sterile or aseptic processing knowledge with experience.
• Able to work independently and efficiently utilize resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administrative scientific work with internal and external parties.
• Maintenance of Translational Laboratories including equipment.
• Preparation for mock/engineering runs in Translational Laboratories.

Skills

Cell culture work

Molecular work

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelors in Life Engineering (Chemical/Biomedical), Biotechnology, Life Sciences or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore (CRIS) brings together seven national R&D, clinical translation and service programmes to advance clinical research and innovation for Singapore, and establish important capabilities for a future‑ready healthcare system.

Business Entities under CRIS include:

• Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI)
• National Health Innovation Centre (NHIC)
• Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS)
• Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE)
• Singapore Translational Cancer Consortium (STCC)
• Cardiovascular Disease National Collaborative Enterprise (CADENCE)
• Singapore Medical Foundation AI model (SIMFONI)

Together, CRIS makes a positive difference to Singapore patients and researchers by ensuring that these clinical research platforms and programmes are at the cutting edge of capability development and innovation. If you are as passionate as we are in clinical trials and research, we want you!

ACTRIS

The Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS) was established to meet the increasing clinical demand of using cellular therapeutics to treat various life‑threatening diseases. ACTRIS’ vision is to be the national and regional Centre of Excellence for discovery, process development and manufacturing of cellular‑based therapeutics across the broad spectrum of immunotherapy and regenerative medicine, encompassing both investigational and approval products for the local market. We also provide value‑added services such as workforce training, regulatory facilitation and ancillary material standardization, pertaining to delivery of cellular therapy to patients.

What you will be working on

• Administrative scientific work (e.g., material qualification, receipt of materials, suppliers' qualification, inventory check, procurement) with internal and external parties including 3rd‑party testing labs.
• Maintenance of all aspects of Translational Laboratories including equipment, alarms, etc.
• Preparation and execution of all necessary activities to perform mock / engineering runs for processes / assays in Translational Laboratories.
• Perform hands‑on laboratory tasks including training for incoming projects until completion of process / assay validation.
• Perform routine and repetitious work within defined parameters.
• Perform other necessary intra‑ or inter‑department activities as assigned by Reporting Officer.

What we are looking for

• Minimum Bachelors in Life Engineering (Chemical/Biomedical), Biotechnology, Life Sciences or equivalent. Training will be provided for those without experience, although 3‑5 years of relevant experience will be an advantage.
• Proficient in cell culture work and molecular work, with sterile or aseptic processing knowledge and experience (e.g., cell seeding, passaging, harvesting, and cryopreservation).
• Require high degree of attention to detail and must be meticulous to maintain accurate records of laboratory activities.
• Able to work as a team, and to collaborate cross‑functionally with other departments.
• Highly motivated, proactive and enthusiastic team player with demonstrated history of adaptability.
• Able to work independently and to utilize resources efficiently.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

What you need to know

Successful candidate will be offered a 3‑year contract, renewable. Only applications via https://careers.mohh.com.sg/CRIS/job/Senior-Laboratory-Officer%2C-Translational-Services%2C-ACTRIS/26157944/ will be reviewed. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more information about CRIS and the Business Entities, visit our websites below:

• CRIS – https://www.cris.sg
• SCRI – https://www.scri.edu.sg
• NHIC – https://www.nhic.sg
• ACTRIS – https://www.actris.sg>
• PRECISE – https://www.npm.sg
• STCC – https://www.stcc.sg
• CADENCE – https://www.cris.sg/our-programmes/cadence/