Research Associate (Bioengineering)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU Singapore is seeking an enthusiastic Research Associate to advance enzyme applications in a bioupcycling project. You will contribute as an individual in a multi-disciplinary team with bioengineers and materials scientists, driving experiments from design to data presentation.

Key responsibilities include high-throughput screening, automation for process monitoring, and reporting to funding agencies. The role requires hands-on expertise in molecular biology, protein expression/purification,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering or a related field.
• Experience in recombinant protein expression using E. coli and AKTA FPLC protein purification.
• Familiarity with enzyme kinetics and polymer-degrading enzymes is advantageous.
• Ability to independently design, execute and troubleshoot experiments with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Setting up protocols for high-throughput process parameter screening.
• Develop automation process for process monitoring.
• Executing experiments to achieve project aims.
• Presenting results in meetings/forums.
• Preparing reports for funding agencies.
• Liaising with scientists in and across groups to develop expertise.
• Advising final year projects or interns.
• Ordering chemicals and consumables for the team.

Skills

Recombinant protein expression (E. Col

Protein purification (AKTA FPLC)

Molecular biology techniques

Microbial engineering

Synthetic biology toolkits

Enzyme kinetics knowledge

Polymer-degrading enzymes knowledge

Experiment design & troubleshooting

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering or related field

Tools

AKTA FPLC equipment

ARIBA procurement platform

Job description

The SLim Group is looking for a dedicated and highly motivated early-career scientist as a Research Associate (RA) who is interested in advancing the application enzymes in bioupcycling project. The RA will be an individual contributor who is a technical expert and will be working in a multi-disciplinary team involving bioengineer and materials scientist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting up protocols for high-throughput process parameters screening
• Develop automation process for process monitoring
• Executing experiments to achieve the specific aims of the project
• Presenting results in various meetings/forums
• Preparing reports for submission to the funding agency
• Liaising with other scientists in the team as well as in other groups to develop the required expertise
• Advising final year project and/or interns in the project
• Ordering chemicals and consumables for the team

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in recombinant protein expression using E. coli, protein purification using AKTA FPLC systems, and basic molecular biology and protein analytical techniques.
• Experience in microbial engineering and the development of synthetic biology genetic toolkits.
• Familiarity with enzyme kinetics and polymer-degrading enzymes will be an advantage.
• Ability to independently design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proactive and results-oriented, with the ability to manage research activities, deliver project outcomes in a timely manner, and support general laboratory operations.
• Familiarity with the ARIBA procurement/ordering platform will be an advantage.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution:

NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg

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