Mammalian Cell Culture MSAT Scientist

WUXI XDC SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WUXI XDC SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED seeks a skilled cell culture scientist to support mammalian culture processes, including expansion, cell bank work, shake flask cultivation and 3–15 L bioreactor operations.

This role requires hands-on aseptic operations, media prep, inoculation, passaging, sampling, and cell bank handling in a biosafety cabinet, with collaboration on tech transfer and troubleshooting. Strong English skills and GMP documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or engineering (chemical/biomedical, biology, or pharmacy).
• At least 3 years of hands-on mammalian cell culture, aseptic operations, and bioreactor operation experience.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and execution skills; ability to work under pressure.
• Familiarity with GMP requirements and documentation practices.
• Excellent English reading/writing/speaking; strong meeting organization and documentation.
• Responsible, curious, team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Understand and execute mammalian cell culture processes, including expansion, cell bank establishment, shake flask cultivation, and 3–15 L bioreactor operations.
• Operate and maintain small-scale bioreactors and analytical equipment (Vi‑cell, Cedex, BGA, Osmometer).
• Perform aseptic culture activities, media prep, inoculation, passaging, sampling, and cell bank handling in biosafety cabinets.
• Collaborate with PD and manufacturing teams for successful tech transfer.
• Lead troubleshooting investigations on cell culture performance, deviations, and equipment issues.
• Assist in lab management, equipment maintenance, inventory, and lab readiness.
• Maintain GDP-compliant documentation; draft and update SOPs, QA records, and technical docs.
• Assist conjugation projects as needed; perform other supervisor-assigned duties.

Skills

Cell culture

Bioreactor operation

GMP documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Engineering (chemical/biomedical)

Tools

Delta V

Vi-cell

Cedex

Osmometer

Bioreactor

BSC

Job description

WUXI XDC SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED seeks a skilled cell culture scientist to support mammalian culture processes, including expansion, cell bank work, shake flask cultivation and 3–15 L bioreactor operations.

This role requires hands-on aseptic operations, media prep, inoculation, passaging, sampling, and cell bank handling in a biosafety cabinet, with collaboration on tech transfer and troubleshooting. Strong English skills and GMP documentation are essential.