Research Engineer, MedTech Materials & Devices, IMRE

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore is seeking a passionate individual skilled in flexible sensors and biochemical analytics. You will work with electrochemistry and biochemistry, focusing on developing and characterising devices.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and must show diligence, teamwork, and problem-solving capabilities. Position offers exposure to advanced research in the healthcare and medtech landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, materials science, or related fields.
• Good understanding of sensing materials and electrochemical sensors.
• Proficiency with detailed hands-on work in the wet lab.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with electrochemical detection and analytics.
• Able to learn quickly and think outside the box for solutions.

Skills

Electrochemistry knowledge

Familiarity with wet-lab processes

Basic Python skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering or related fields

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a passionate and capable individual to work with flexible sensors, wearable technologies, and benchtop biochemical analytics.

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with electrochemistry and electrochemical detection/analytics, colorimetric assays, enzymatic reactions, and biochemistry.
• Be familiar with regular/daily wet‑lab processes, materials processing, sample preparation, and electrochemical device preparation.
• Be familiar with device and materials characterisation, such as common electrochemical approaches (CV, amperometry, DPV, SWV, etc.), impedance measurements, basic optical measurements, and standard microscopy.
• Possess basic computational abilities such as Python, basic AI skills, with a keen eye for automation.
• Be highly motivated for intellectual output (problem solving, publications, IP and general knowledge creation), able to learn quickly on the job, and able to think outside the box for research and engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, materials science and engineering, chemical or electronics engineering, or related fields.
• Good understanding of sensing materials, conductive/semiconductive materials, electronic devices, electrochemical sensors, and related device engineering/development and characterisation tools.
• Proficiency with detailed hands‑on work in the wet lab, meticulous attention to detail, and good characterisation measurement skills.
• Basic computational knowledge and abilities to complement research, including a programming language, basic AI skills, and awareness of automation.
• Basic awareness and knowledge of biosensors, wearables technology, healthcare/medtech landscape.

Other Requirements

• Strongly driven for intellectual output and knowledge creation.
• Resourcefulness in problem solving.
• Diligent and a team player, able to work in multidisciplinary environments.