Research Associate, Protein & Molecular Biochemistry

P-CON MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

P-Con Management Pte Ltd is seeking a Research Associate in Singapore to join a protein and molecular biochemistry team on a secondment basis. Employed by P-Con, you will support a confidential client’s research program, working on-site with potential hybrid arrangements per client needs.

This role requires hands-on protein-level lab work within a regulated research environment, with opportunities to contribute to assay development, data interpretation and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related life sciences discipline.
• Approximately 2–5 years of relevant hands-on laboratory research experience (post-degree).
• Demonstrated experience with protein expression, purification, and/or assay development techniques (e.g. chromatography, SDS-PAGE/Western blot, ELISA, or similar).
• Strong experimental design, data analysis and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a cross-functional research team.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute and interpret experiments involving protein expression, purification and characterization.
• Develop and optimize biochemical and biophysical assays to support research and discovery-stage projects.
• Investigate enzyme kinetics, protein-protein or protein-ligand interactions as required by project scope.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready laboratory records and contribute to technical reports and study summaries.
• Troubleshoot experimental and instrumentation issues, and propose process improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other research, quality and technical staff on the client's team.
• Adhere to the client's laboratory safety, quality and (where applicable) GxP/regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strong experimental design

Data analysis

Technical writing

Education

M.Sc./Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Chemistry

Tools

Chromatography

SDS-PAGE/Western blot

ELISA

Job description

Research Associate, Protein & Molecular Biochemistry

Location: Singapore

Employer of Record: P-Con Management Pte Ltd (seconded to client site)

Engagement Type: Secondment / Outsourced Placement — Full-time

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About the Role

On behalf of a confidential client in the pharmaceutical / life sciences sector, P-Con Management is seeking a Research Scientist to join a protein and molecular biochemistry research function. This is a secondment placement: you will be employed under P-Con's payroll and deployed to work on-site (or in a hybrid arrangement, per client requirements) with our client's research team.

This role suits a scientist with hands-on experience in protein-level laboratory work who is comfortable operating within a regulated, quality-conscious research environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute and interpret experiments involving protein expression, purification and characterization
• Develop and optimize biochemical and biophysical assays to support research and discovery-stage projects
• Investigate enzyme kinetics, protein-protein or protein-ligand interactions as required by project scope
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready laboratory records and contribute to technical reports and study summaries
• Troubleshoot experimental and instrumentation issues, and propose process improvements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other research, quality and technical staff on the client's team
• Adhere to the client's laboratory safety, quality and (where applicable) GxP/regulatory requirements

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Required Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related life sciences discipline
• Approximately 2–5 years of relevant hands-on laboratory research experience (post-degree)
• Demonstrated experience with protein expression, purification, and/or assay development techniques (e.g. chromatography, SDS-PAGE/Western blot, ELISA, or similar)
• Strong experimental design, data analysis and technical writing skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a cross-functional research team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enzymology, biophysical characterization methods (e.g. SPR, ITC, DSC), or structural biology techniques
• Prior experience in a GMP, GLP, or otherwise regulated laboratory environment
• Familiarity with electronic lab notebooks (ELN) and laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
• Publication record or prior industry project ownership is an advantage, though not required

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Employment Terms

• Employed under P-Con Management's payroll for the duration of the engagement, seconded to the client's research site in Singapore
• Contract duration: 2 years

P-Con Management Pte Ltd is acting on behalf of a confidential client and is unable to disclose the client's identity prior to shortlisting.