Research Fellow / Engineer (Seaweed hydrolysates) - DJ2

Singapore Institute of Technology; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Institute of Technology invites applications for a Research Fellow / Engineer (SeaToMeat) on a fixed-term basis. The role focuses on advanced protein chemistry, phenolic profiling, and mass spectrometry analysis within the Food, Chemical and Biotechnology division.

Responsibilities include leading publications, coordinating experiments in the food pilot plant, presenting results to industrial collaborators, and ensuring timely data submission and reporting for grant requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science and Technology or Analytical Chemistry.
• Master's or PhD is advantageous.
• Experience with amino acid profiling and polyphenol analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support publications to disseminate applied research outcomes.
• Plan, organize and perform experiments in the food pilot plant to meet objectives.
• Present findings in conferences or meetings with industrial collaborators; submit timely data and documents; purchase chemicals or consumables.
• Consolidate data to generate scientific evidence for meetings, slides and reports.
• Engage collaborators for progress meetings and report generation to meet grantor requirements.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders to ensure deliverables; perform adhoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Protein chemistry

Amino acid profiling

Polyphenol analysis

SDS-PAGE

Protein hydrolysis

Lab management

Education

Food Science & Technology / Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

MALDI-TOF

Q-TOF MS

Job description

Job Description

Research Fellow / Engineer (SeaToMeat) - DJ2

Posting Start Date: 25/09/2026
Schemes of Service: Research
Division: Food, Chemical and Biotechnology
Employment Type: Fixed Term
As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT.

Job Responsibilities

Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI),
Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.

• Undertake these responsibilities in the project: i. Lead and support high quality publications to disseminate the applied research outcomes. ii. Plan, organize and carry out experiments and trials in the food pilot plant to achieve the objectives iii. Manage and complete the project by presenting the findings in conferences or meetings with industrial collaborator, submitting timely data & documents, and purchase chemicals or consumables. iv. Consolidate the data in order to generate sufficient scientific evidence for meetings slides and report in conferences. v. Engage and communicate with collaborators for progress meetings and report generation to meet the grantor's requirements. The candidate is to liaise and communicate with any internal or external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met and to perform any other adhoc duties assigned by Supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Have relevant competence in the areas of protein chemistry, analytical chemistry for amino acid profiling, polyphenol profile analysis, SDS-PAGE, and protein hydrolysis.
• Have a degree in Food Science and Technology, or Analytical Chemistry. Possessing a Master's or PhD degree will be advantageous
• Experience and Knowledge of operating HPLC, MALDI-TOF and Q-TOF Mass spectrometry for protein sequencing, carbohydrate/Sugar analysis, and polyphenol identification.
• Previous experience as lab-in-charge or equipment-in-charge will be advantageous.
• Able to communicate with industrial collaborators to share key findings, seek supports, or conducting commercial trials.
• Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety, and Health Regulations.
• Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.