Senior Research Officer (3 years contract - Renewable)

ACEXCELLENT CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research organization in Singapore is looking for a Senior Research Officer to join its diagnostics research team. This role involves performing and supervising laboratory research on molecular and immunological assays and contributing to new research proposals. Candidates should have a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and at least 3 years of lab experience, particularly in diagnostics development. The organization fosters innovation and teamwork in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience with ISO 13485 or ISO 9001.
• Knowledge of molecular or immunoassay such as real-time PCR, ELISA.
• Self-driven, organized, and responsible individual.

Responsibilities

• Perform research on molecular and immunological assays for diagnostics.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards and guidelines.
• Train junior members in cross-functional teams.
• Develop new business proposals as part of a team.

Skills

Market Research

Cell

Microsoft Excel

ISO

ELISA

Microbiology

Cell Biology

Biology

ISO 9001

Bioinformatics

New Business Development

Molecular Biology

PCR

Team Leader

Immunology

Laboratory

Education

Master’s or Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Molecular or Cell Biology, or Immunology

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

The company is established in Biopolis, Singapore, with the aim of securing the company's first overseas R&D base specializing in the healthcare and life science field. DLIR’s location and setting are expected to help the company secure and nurture researchers capable of leading cutting‑edge R&D projects that involve collaboration with institutions around the world.

The company is seeking a Senior Research Officer to join the Diagnostics research team in Biopolis, Singapore. The successful candidate will be working as a member of diagnostics assay prototyping team under the new business development section which are including both business and research teams from Japan.

• Working Location: Central (Buona Vista)
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday (8.45 AM – 5.30 PM)
• Duration: Contract (3 years – Renewable)

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES in Laboratory

• Perform research on molecular and immunological assays for diagnostics at various stages, including proof‑of‑concept, prototype design, optimization and validation, under the supervision of team leader.
• Comply with all laboratory safety standards and guidelines.
• Ensure accurate and systematic documentation of laboratory work (E‑lab notebook).
• Actively provide training to junior members in the cross‑functional teams.
• Perform experimental plan, execute and monitor the experiment conduct.
• Troubleshoot experiment to greater extent (variable controls).
• Summarize the findings into good result representation format (eg. Tables/graphs, PowerPoint presentation).
• Procurement of lab necessities.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES in New Research Proposals

• The company has established a system that allows researchers, including young researchers, to propose ideas for creating new businesses, as well as a team to support these activities.
• As a senior researcher, you will be involved in idea generation, market research, and proposal development as a team member or proposal leader.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s or Bachelor's Degrees holders in Microbiology, Molecular or Cell Biology, Immunology, or other suitable life science disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience with ISO 13485 or ISO 9001.
• Experience on diagnostics development based on user’s voices.
• Knowledge or experience in molecular or immunoassay such as real-time PCR, isothermal, ELISA, antigen rapid test etc.
• Self‑driven, highly motivated, organized, and responsible individual.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Familiar with lab operation and lab safety matters.
• Working on‑site with cross‑functional teams.

Highly advantages:

• Familiar with bioinformatics on primers and probe design, or NGS analysis.

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Tell employers what skills you have

• Market Research
• Cell
• Microsoft Excel
• ISO
• ELISA
• Microbiology
• Cell Biology
• Biology
• ISO 9001
• Bioinformatics
• New Business Development
• Molecular Biology
• PCR
• Team Leader
• Immunology
• Laboratory