Lab Technician
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 understand protocols, technical reports and technology transfer documents.
- Ability to understand standard operating procedures and other related documents.
- Able to commit to weekend work when needed, off in lieu will be given for work on public holidays
- Repetitive motions due to certain laboratory techniques
- Good Understanding of Aseptic Techniques
- Work performed in a clean room environment wearing PPE
This role requires the individual to be involved in large scale production of the Novel Food - “Cultured Chicken” through cell culture of a certain fibroblastic cell line. The production will be undertaken in the World's First SFA Compliant Novel Food production facility. This requires practices that are rigorous and consistent with these guidelines and control measures imposed. Continuous batch production of the cultured chicken and ensuring consistent quality of the product is of utmost importance to making novel food a commercially viable option in the near future.
Primary Job Location: Ayer Rajah, Singapore.
- Perform cell culture –focus on mammalian cell culture
- Prepare solutions and culture media (small scale as well as large scale)
- Ability to learn and operate bioreactors of different sizes – training will be provided.
- Perform research and process development activities relating mainly to Cellular Agriculture andpossiblywith Vaccine/Virus (non-pathogenic)
- Perform analysis of cell metabolites, medium components etc by Bioanalysis.
- Good trouble shooting ability.
- Work independently and efficiently.
- Document work clearly and perform tests accurately.
- Undertake tasks assigned by Team leader as and when appropriate.
- Bachelors or Diploma in Life Sciences or related science/engineering background
- Laboratory experience including aseptic techniques and mammalian cell culture techniques preferred but not mandatory
- General laboratory skills, good pipetting skills
- Experience in an R&D or product development in cell culture is a plus
- Experience using formulas and linking spreadsheets in Excel
- Strong computer 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, followinstructions, and comply with company policies.
- Good communication skills
- A friendly and pleasant disposition
- Bachelors or Diploma in Life Science / Sciences / or related science and engineering background.
Apply now by submitting a Cover Letter and CV to [email protected].