Senior Research Scientist, R&D

CURIOX BIOSYSTEMS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A life science technology company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Research Scientist / Senior Research Scientist to join their Bioapplications R&D team. The role involves assay development in immunology and cell biology, translating protocols into automation-ready workflows, and engaging in scientific partnerships. Ideal candidates hold a PhD or MSc in a relevant field, have expertise in flow cytometry, and are fluent in English. Join and contribute to innovations in automated sample preparation.

Qualifications

• Fresh PhD graduates (0–2 years industry experience) are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in external collaborations (academic or industry) is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for collaborations and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and troubleshoot cell-based assays on Pluto.
• Translate scientific protocols into automation-ready workflows.
• Collaborate with external partners on joint studies and pilot deployments.

Skills

Hands-on expertise in flow cytometry sample preparation

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Independent and adaptable

Education

PhD or MSc in Life Sciences, Immunology, Cell Biology, or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Liquid handling automation

Laboratory robotics

Job description

Overview

Curiox Biosystems is a pioneering life science technology company dedicated to automating and standardizing sample preparation for cell analysis with its Curiox C-FREE technology. Traditional sample preparation methods often involve labor-intensive manual operations, particularly the centrifugation step, leading to variability and requiring highly skilled personnel. Curiox addresses these challenges by automating the process, thereby enhancing productivity, standardization, and reproducibility. The C-FREE technology automates cell washing, simplifies workflows, and ensures consistent results. Utilizing precise robotic pipette control, it performs gentle buffer exchanges without centrifugation, preserving sample integrity. Designed as compact pipetting workstations, C-FREE systems are customizable to meet various laboratory needs, offering an affordable and efficient solution for advanced sample preparation. Curiox\'s portfolio includes instruments, automation systems, and consumables for cell and protein analysis, that are widely used in life science research, immunology, immunotherapy, drug discovery, diagnostics, vaccine research, and cell therapy research and manufacturing. With its state-of-the-art technology, Curiox is setting new standards, making advanced sample preparation accessible to every researcher and enhancing overall data quality and productivity for researchers globally.

Join Curiox Biosystems and be a part of a team that is transforming the landscape of cell sample preparation and bringing personalized automation to every scientist. If you are passionate about innovation and ready to help scientists achieve better results, Curiox is the place for you.

We are seeking a Research Scientist / Senior Research Scientist to join our Bioapplications R&D team in Singapore. This role combines assay development in immunology and cell biology with Pluto platform innovation. You will help design, optimize, and validate assays on Pluto, translate protocols into automation-ready workflows, and engage in user-facing scientific partnerships that demonstrate Pluto’s real-world impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop & Validate Assays: Design, optimize, and troubleshoot cell-based assays (flow cytometry, immunoassays, single-cell genomics) on Pluto.
• Enable Pluto Workflows: Translate scientific protocols into automation-ready workflows, ensuring reproducibility and usability.
• User-Facing Scientific Partnerships: Collaborate with external partners (academic, clinical, and biopharma) on joint studies, pilot deployments, and proof-of-concept projects. Share results in workshops and discussions that help users succeed with Pluto.
• Innovation: Identify workflow gaps and propose new Pluto applications or improvements.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with R&D, engineering, CX scripting, and commercial teams; mentor or be mentored depending on experience.
• Leadership Principles: Practice Curiox’s GOLDEN values — Grow, Open communication, Learn, Decide with data, Execute, Nurture trust.

Qualifications

1. PhD or MSc in Life Sciences, Immunology, Cell Biology, or Biomedical Engineering.
   Fresh PhD graduates (0–2 years industry experience) are encouraged to apply. Candidates with 3+ years industry experience may be considered for Senior Research Scientist.
2. Hands-on expertise in flow cytometry sample preparation is required; experience with immunoassays or single-cell genomics strongly preferred.
3. Familiarity with liquid handling automation or laboratory robotics is a plus.
4. Experience in external collaborations (academic or industry) is an advantage.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
6. Fluent in English (Mandarin is a plus for cross-regional communication).
7. Independent, resourceful, and adaptable, with strong teamwork and project ownership.
8. Willingness to travel occasionally for collaborations and conferences.
9. Ability to meet deadlines under pressure is a plus.

Why Join Us?

At Curiox, you’ll be at the intersection of biology, automation, and collaborative science, driving the adoption of Pluto technology through real-world partnerships. Whether you are a fresh PhD eager to grow or an experienced scientist ready to lead, you’ll collaborate with global teams and external users, influence product innovation, and directly impact how scientists transition from manual to automated workflows.