Oligo Synthesis & PCR Technician

GenScript Biotech Corp.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

GenScript Biotech Corp. in Singapore seeks a motivated lab technician to support oligonucleotide synthesis and PCR workflow, ensuring SOP compliance. You will maintain 5S on the line and record data accurately while collaborating with teams to troubleshoot production issues.

Role requires a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, good communication, and willingness to work shifts. Safety-conscious, proactive, and able to understand basic Chinese are valued attributes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a life sciences field.
• Familiar with common lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in PCR assays, thermal cyclers, electrophoresis and gel imaging.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willing to work 8-hour shifts, 5 days/week with rotating rest days.
• Able to understand basic conversational Chinese.
• Adaptable, responsible and proactive team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate experimental tech: establish and optimize oligonucleotide synthesis and PCR processes per SOP.
• Resolve routine production issues and suggest process improvements.
• Handle handovers and exceptions; analyze unresolved issues and propose improvements.
• Maintain 5S on the line, conduct safety checks and equipment maintenance.
• Assist with internal/external tasks and duties as directed by supervisor.
• Record data and results in a standardized, traceable format.
• Handover experiments, analyze incomplete work, report findings to supervisor.
• Maintain equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies.
• Ensure safety guidelines and a clean, orderly work environment.

Skills

PCR assays

Thermal cyclers

Electrophoresis

DNA/RNA extraction

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Basic Chinese

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences

Tools

PCR machines

Gel imaging systems

Electrophoresis equipment

DNA/RNA extraction kits

Job description

GenScript Biotech Corp. in Singapore seeks a motivated lab technician to support oligonucleotide synthesis and PCR workflow, ensuring SOP compliance. You will maintain 5S on the line and record data accurately while collaborating with teams to troubleshoot production issues.

Role requires a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, good communication, and willingness to work shifts. Safety-conscious, proactive, and able to understand basic Chinese are valued attributes.