Research Associate (Protein Sciences)

BioSpace; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GenScript Biotech Corporation in Singapore seeks a Research Assistant/Associate in Protein Science to support R&D projects and lab operations. You will contribute to DBTL cycles, purification strategies, and protein characterization, collaborating with Senior Scientists and supervisors to meet project timelines.

The role requires hands-on experience in downstream protein workflows, ELISAs, and binding assays, with strong data recording and SOP/LIMS documentation.

Qualifications

• Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent.
• Experience in protein production downstream workflow and purification schemes.
• Experience with protein characterization methods (BLI/SPR) and ELISAs.
• 1+ years in antibody production, research, process development or technical services.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) and teamwork.
• Familiar with GraphPad Prism, reporting, and data presentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan experiments for R&D projects across protein science.
• Execute purification schemes (affinity, ion-exchange, size-exclusion).
• Perform protein characterization assays and data analysis.
• Maintain detailed experimental records and SOP/LIMS updates.
• Support cross-functional teams and participate in PDCA cycles.

Skills

Protein purification

Protein characterization

Data management

SDS-PAGE

Communication

Education

Biological Sciences degree

Tools

GraphPad Prism

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About GenScript

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

Position: Research Assistant / Associate (Protein science)

Report to: Senior Scientist, Singapore R&D Department

We are seeking a Research Assistant (or Associate) in Protein Sciences to support our R&D projects and laboratory operations. Key tasks can range from downstream purification to protein characterization work to data recording, management and analyses. Candidate will work closely with Senior Scientists (SS) and department supervisor to ensure alignment on project scope, timelines, and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Experimental design and planning: able to contribute to R&D project(s) development through design-build-test-learn (DBTL) cycles, literature review
• Protein Purification & Production: execute purification schemes (affinity, ion-exchange, size-exclusion etc)
• Protein characterization: biophysical and biochemical assays
• Documentation and reporting: maintain detailed experimental records, preparing reports, and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Laboratory Information Systems (LIMs).
• Lab Operations: perform routine lab hygiene activities, inventory management, and safety compliance

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Support the team in process development and tech transfer activities via Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycles
• Collaborate with Production, QC and OE teams to facilitate R&D projects

Key Requirements

• Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent
• General knowledge of and hands-on experience in protein production downstream workflow from handling mammalian cell culture, various protein purification schemes using manual bead-based columns or FPLCs, and typical protein detection (SDS-PAGE, Western blot) methods.
• General knowledge of and hands-on experience in microplate reader plate-based assays (e.g. ELISAs) and other protein characterization methods (primarily protein binder affinity measurement using BLI/SPR)
• 1+ years in antibody production, research, process development or technical services.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) and teamwork
• Familiar with general statistical analysis (Graphpad Prism), report compilation and presentation (Microsoft office suite)

About GenScript

GenScript Biotech Corporation (Stock Code: 1548.HK) is a global biotechnology group. Founded in 2002, GenScript has an established global presence across North America, Europe, the Greater China, and Asia Pacific. GenScript's businesses encompass four major categories based on its leading gene synthesis technology, including operation as a Life Science CRO, enzyme and synthetic biology products, biologics development and manufacturing, and cell therapy.

GenScript is committed to striving towards its vision of being the most reliable biotech company in the world to make humans and nature healthier through biotechnology.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
• We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays.
• Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.

Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform.