Scientist (Cell-based, Biology, R&D)

Recruit Express Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a qualified candidate to develop new organotypic assays and execute complex research projects. This role requires a PhD in life sciences or bioengineering, expertise in cell culture techniques, and strong communication skills to engage with customers and present scientific findings. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team. Interested candidates should submit their resume to the provided email.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field is mandatory.
• Experience with various mammalian cell cultures required.
• Hands-on experience with downstream analyses is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments for new organotypic assays.
• Engage with customers to understand their requirements.
• Generate educational materials about products and trends.

Skills

Expertise in neuroscience

Vascular biology

Inflammation and immunology

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Presentation skills

Self-motivated

Education

PhD of Science degree in life sciences or bioengineering

Tools

ELISA

Luminex

Flow cytometry

Immunofluorescence microscopy (confocal)

High-Content Screening (HCS) systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments as part of the efforts in developing new organotypic assays and in completing contract research services
• Engage with service customers actively to understand customer requirements and to ensure the smooth execution of contract research services
• Be the in-house technical experts to drive the success of complex research and technical projects
• Generate protocols, application notes and whitepapers to educate customers about AIM’s products, the latest trends in 3D cell biology and advanced cell culture techniques
• Present scientific progress in the form of written reports and oral presentations to internal and external stakeholders
• Provide technical support to internal & external customers and distributors on a global scale

Requirements

• PhD of Science degree in life sciences, bioengineering or similar
• Expertise in one or more of the following fields: neuroscience, vascular biology, inflammation and immunology
• Experience in handling various mammalian cell cultures especially in characterizing and genetically modifying primary cells or cell lines
• Hands‑on experience with different downstream analyses including but not limited to transcriptomic analyses, immunoassays (ELISA, Luminex), flow cytometry, immunofluorescence microscopy (confocal) and High‑Content Screening (HCS) systems
• Experience in designing and executing in vitro drug testing projects using advanced cell‑based assays including but not limited to organs‑on‑a‑chip assays
• Ability to navigate multi‑disciplinary and cross‑functionality projects
• Self‑motivated to learn new techniques and embrace new challenges in a fast‑paced working environment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Good presentation skills are highly valued
• A team player who also enjoys working independently

If you are interested in the position, do kindly drop your most updated resume to [e-mail]

Thank you.

Leon Leong De Cong
Recruit Express Pte Ltd (Healthcare & Lifesciences Division)