Bioprocess Scientist (Cellular Agriculture)
Esco Lifesciences Group is Singapore’s most globalized
life sciences company, with annual revenues close to SGD 200M and global
operations in over 42 locations and 26 direct countries across North America,
Europe, Asia, Oceania.
Esco Aster Pte Ltd is an affiliate of Esco
Lifesciences Group and was first incorporated in 2017.
Esco Aster is a contract research development and
manufacturing organization founded and deeply rooted by scientists enabling
fellow scientists to translate their bench work into commercially available
products at affordable prices.
Our
scientific work is in emerging and frontier biology utilizing cells as a final
product or deriving products from cells which often we use cells as the factory
to derive our target product.
Our
first commercial breakthrough success is Esco Aster is commercially first in
class being first in the world to be certified for cultivated/cell-based meat
to FSSC 22000 and by a competent food regulatory body.
We
are first in the region to operate an end-to-end integrated full cell line
creation/immortalization or engineered cell line, cell culture process
development, analytical development for stem cells and exosomes with full cGMP
Capabilities from Drug Substance and small-scale fill & finish for final
Cell Therapy Product.
The work we do creates a remarkable and lasting impact
on our world. We offer you an opportunity to be part of this exciting journey
to own your career and firsthand exposure to new emerging modalities supporting
translational sciences.
Join us as we redefine BioSolutions for One World and
One Health for the current and future generations to come.
Esco Aster.
One World Biosolutions for One Health.
Physical/Mental Requirements/Work Environment
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific data and publications.
- Ability to author or review protocols, technical reports and technology transfer documents.
- Ability to author or review standard operating procedures and other related documents.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
- Ability to focus.
- Repetitive motions due to certain laboratory techniques.
This role requires the individual to be involved in large scale production of “cultivated meat” through cell culture of a certain cell line. The production will be undertaken in a facility compliant with the SFA guidelines and thus requires practices that are rigorous and consistent with these guidelines. Continuous batch production of the cultured chicken and ensuring consistent quality of the product is of utmost importance.
Primary work location: Ayer Rajah, Singapore
Reports to: CEO
- Perform cell culture.
- Prepare solutions and culture media (small scale as well as large scale).
- Perform analysis of cell metabolites, medium components etc. by Bioanalysis.
- Good trouble shooting ability with cell lines.
- Work independently and efficiently.
- Document work clearly and perform tests accurately.
- Communicate effectively with client staff members and provide updates on the progress of the project.
- Liaise with vendors and third party testing labs to procure materials and obtain test results in a timely manner.
- Build and lead a team of research officers and scientists.
- Write and execute experimental plans as well as white papers, technical reports.
- Support product and service sales in application, marketing content and quotations.
- At least 1-2 years related laboratory experience including aseptic and mammalian cell culture techniques.
- Microbiology/Cell biology Background.
- General laboratory skills, good pipetting skills and experience with automation.
- Experience using formulas and linking spreadsheets in Excel.
- Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
- Good presentation skills.
- A friendly and pleasant disposition.
- Preferably with experience working with lab scale bioreactors.
- PhD graduate in Biology or related science and 1-2 Years Mammalian Cell Culture experience.
Apply now by submitting a Cover Letter and CV to [email protected].