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The Opportunity

Esco Lifesciences Group, is Singapore’s most globalized life sciences company, with annual revenues close to SGD 200M and global operations in over 20 countries across North America, Europe and Asia.

Esco Aster Pte Ltd is an affiliate of Esco Lifesciences Group and was first introduced in 2017. 

At Esco Aster Pte Ltd, we are a contract development and manufacturing organization founded and deeply rooted by scientists enabling fellow scientists to translate their bench work into commercially available products and services at affordable prices. 

The work we do creates a remarkable and lasting impact on our world. Join us as we redefine healthcare for the current and future generations to come.

Esco Aster.

One World. One Health.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth laboratory cell culture research, such as cell isolation, clone screening, cell bank establishment, cell recovery, cell passaging, stability research, etc.
• Develop, optimize and validate new cultured cell lines and new media formulation, ensuring its quality control, as well as developing specifications, SOPs and test protocols.
• Statistical analysis, design of experiments (DoE) and design protocols to test different types of cell culture media formulations and process optimization.
• Source for ingredients and formulation of cell culture media and screening for optimal cell growth. 
• Conducting routine media exchange, harvesting, and sampling to maintain cells in culture. 
• Troubleshoot and solve problems encountered by customers or cross border team in the application of culture media.
• Interface and communicate with local regulatory agencies and file for regulatory approval.
• Handle ad-hoc duties assigned by management from time to time.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Life science or related fields.
• 2+ years of experience in cell culture and media development (experience in biopharmaceutical companies is preferred).
• Experience in media development and optimization and understanding of mammalian metabolic pathways.
• Familiarity with mammalian primary cell culture processes, cell preparation and quality control.
• Excellent presentation skills, communication and coordination skills and the ability to identify problems and solve them.
• Ability to design or review experimental operating procedures, write technical reports and technology transfer documents.
• Good communication in English and the ability to search, collect and summarize literature in relevant fields.
• Experience in project management is preferred.
• Adaptable to short term overseas assignments. 

Apply now by submitting a Cover Letter and CV to [email protected].