Research Scientist

Borr Drilling; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the diagnostics industry is seeking a skilled professional to develop immuno-based diagnostic kits for bladder cancer. The role involves conducting verification studies, leading software development efforts, and collaborating with scientists to accelerate productization. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and extensive experience in R&D, particularly in immunoassays and molecular biology techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in R&D work.
• Strong proficiency in ELISA, western blot, and dot blot techniques.
• Experience in technical specification writing for immunoassay products.

Responsibilities

• Develop immuno-based diagnostics kits for bladder cancer.
• Perform verification studies on immunoassays.
• Contribute to quality activities relating to ISO 13485.

Skills

Immunoassays

Problem-solving

Communication

Planning

Documentation

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop both ELISA and Point-of-care test (POCT) kits immuno-based diagnostics kits for bladder cancer following the objectives and timelines in the T-Up program
• Define immunoassay format, technical specifications, parameters, and characteristics leading to prototyping
• Perform verification studies on optimised immunoassay using pre-pilot production
• Play a key role in design input and product requirements
• Contribute actively to quality activities relating to ISO 13485 such as risk management process, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis implementations (FMEA), traceability matrix, drafting of technical specification documentation and project planning
• Lead in diagnostic software development efforts including preparation of documents relating to software development such as Software System Requirements Document (SSRD), Software Architectural Design (SAD), Software Requirement Traceability Matrix (SRTM), Software Detailed Design (SDD) Software Hazard Analysis (SHA), and Software Development Plan (SDP)
• Conduct validation studies using clinical samples on design freeze prototype
• Close collaboration with scientists and other stakeholders to accelerate the productization of BioCheetah’s IVD products.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or related discipline
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in R&D work
  
  

Experience And Skills

• Strong proficiency in antibody usage in immunoassays with techniques in ELISA, western blot and dot blot
• Experience in immunoassay development for diagnostic purposes
• Prior experience in usage of clinical samples for immunoassay work
• Good foundation in molecular biology techniques eg. DNA cloning and RT-PCR
• Experienced in mammalian suspension cell culture and general tissue culture techniques
• Strong knowledge in experimental data analysis and experience in usage of analytical software such as GraphPad Prism or Microsoft Excel
• Experience in technical specification writing for immunoassay products
• Strong skills in problem-solving, communication, planning, documentation and organization
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Ability to pay keen attention to detail at all times
• Must be able to work within stipulated timeframes or deadlines even in the face of multiple responsibilities or projects
• Must be a team player
• Must exhibit a great level of self-discipline
• Proficient user of basic computer applications for the execution of daily project operations