Senior Scientist, ImmunoDiagnostics Project Lead

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES in Singapore seeks a senior scientist for the ImmunoDiagnostics team, focusing on regulated diagnostic products and protein-based assays. You will lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with clinical and commercial stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.

The role requires 6–8 years in protein assays or IVD development, with 2–3 years in leadership, and hands-on lab expertise across ELISA, flow cytometry, and related platforms.

Qualifications

• Education in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• 6-8 years hands-on experience in protein-based assay development or IVD product development.
• 2-3 years in a project or team leadership capacity.
• Strong in experimental design, troubleshooting, and optimisation of laboratory workflows.
• Familiar with regulatory and quality standards for diagnostic assay development (ISO13485).

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams through feasibility to design transfer and verification/validation.
• Maintain records and SOPs in accordance with quality system and regulatory guidelines.
• Mentor junior scientists and refresh latest tech development.
• Provide prompt support and communications for internal and external stakeholders.
• Plan assays, execution, data analysis, and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Present progress, findings, and solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage technical development timelines, budgets and resources.
• Contribute to project scoping and proposing with understanding of clinical workflow and regulatory pathway.
• Contribute to safety dossier and technical notes approved by regulators.
• Contribute to clinical study design and manage lab operations and equipment housekeeping.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Critical thinking

Experimental design

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Biochemistry

Cell Biology

Molecular Biology

Biotechnology

Tools

ELISA

Lateral flow

Flow cytometry

Electrochemical sensor

Mass spectrometry

Job description

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES in Singapore seeks a senior scientist for the ImmunoDiagnostics team, focusing on regulated diagnostic products and protein-based assays. You will lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with clinical and commercial stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.

The role requires 6–8 years in protein assays or IVD development, with 2–3 years in leadership, and hands-on lab expertise across ELISA, flow cytometry, and related platforms.