Microbiology Technician / Microbiologist

ASTRIA HOLDINGS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A life sciences company in Singapore is seeking a detail-oriented Microbiology professional to support laboratory activities related to bacterial cultures. This hands-on role involves cultivating, monitoring, and developing cultures, with responsibilities including data recording and method optimization. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or a related field and can be fresh graduates or have 1-2 years of experience. Strong teamwork and attention to detail are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience preferred, fresh graduates are welcome.
• Hands-on experience with microbial culturing techniques.
• Willingness to learn and achieve progress towards assigned goals.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain microorganisms using established techniques.
• Monitor bacterial growth through routine observations and documentation.
• Develop and optimize bacterial culturing methods to support research.
• Record, analyze, and report experimental data accurately.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory standards and safety protocols.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and manage culture inventories.
• Collaborate with team members to meet project timelines.

Skills

Microbial culturing techniques

Aseptic techniques

Laboratory documentation practices

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related field

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Microbiology professionalto support laboratory activities related to the cultivation, monitoring, anddevelopment of bacterial cultures. The role involves hands-on microbiologicalwork, data collection, and continuous improvement of culturing methods fromlaboratory scale up to pilot line level. In addition, the candidate will supportany relevant ad hoc laboratory projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivateand maintain microorganisms/bacterial cultures using establishedtechniques and standard laboratory protocols.
• Monitorbacterial growth through routine observations, measurements, anddocumentation (e.g., optical density, colony counts, morphology or viasensor derived techniques such as pH).
• Develop,optimize, and validate bacterial culturing methods, media formulations,and growth conditions to support research or production goals.
• Record,analyze, and report experimental data accurately in laboratory notebooksor electronic systems.
• Ensurecompliance with laboratory safety, biosafety, and quality standards (e.g.,SOPs, GLP, GMP where applicable).
• Maintainlaboratory equipment, prepare media and reagents, and manage cultureinventories.
• Supportcross-functional or ad hoc projects as assigned, including troubleshootingexperiments, method transfers, or process improvements.
• Collaboratewith team members to meet project timelines and scientific objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’sdegree (or equivalent) in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, or arelated scientific field; 1-2 years’ experience preferred. Fresh graduateare also welcome to apply.
• Hands-onexperience with microbial/bacterial culturing techniques.
• Familiaritywith aseptic techniques, basic microbiological assays, and laboratorydocumentation practices.
• Strongattention to detail and ability to follow protocols precisely.
• Goodorganizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Abilityto manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing project priorities.
• Willingnessto learn and achieve progress towards the assigned goals.

Preferred Skills (Optional)

• Experiencewith method development or optimization of microbial growth conditions.
• Knowledgeof biosafety practices and regulatory environments.
• Experienceworking in research, industrial, or quality-controlled laboratorysettings.