Research Officer/ Assistant (Exosomes)
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.
You will be part of Esco Aster’s EVs/Exosomes
division and contribute to the company’s CDMO mission and objectives. You will
perform research and process development activities, mainly in support of
EVs/Exosomes division, in collaboration with internal and external
stakeholders, clients and partners.
Primary Work Location: Ayer Rajah, Singapore.
Report to: Head of Scientific & Sales
Operations
- Execute service contracts from research
to clinical grade EVs/Exosomes for upstream and downstream bioprocessing.
- Utilize Tide Motion to generate
EVs/Exosomes alongside with characterization via FACS and equivalent
techniques.
- Perform process characterization as
needed based on project scope.
- Work jointly with other departments (DSP
processing/analytical development/QC) to develop end to end continuous
process with process intensification.
- Be involved with cross-functional team
for Internal transfer from GLP into clinical trial manufacturing which may
include validation (e.g. FAT) and engineering runs.
- Write and execute experimental plans as
well as white papers, technical reports, presentations.
- Support sales, Business Development,
product specialists and associated departments as subject matter expert by
assisting in technical proposal and costing generation.
- Support product and service sales in
application, marketing content and quotations.
- Aid in working with cross functional team
to develop and test new tools for producing Exosomes /EVs.
- Aid in writing of user requirement
specifications.
- Degree
in Biology or related disciplines.
- Bioengineering/Cell biology Background.
- At least 1-2 year Cell Culture experience.
- At least 1-2 years related laboratory
experience with good laboratory practices and pipetting skills (experience
in EVs/exosomes preferred).
- 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,
take initiative and self-learn to keep up with market trends and comply
with company policies.
- Good presentation skills.
- A friendly and pleasant disposition able
to work with team.
- Experience in the production,
purification, and characterization of exosomes or nanoparticles is highly
favorable but not strictly required (OJT provided).
- 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.
- Repetitive motions due to certain laboratory techniques.
- Ability to adapt and keep up with rapid changes in a fluid and dynamic environment as this is a rapidly evolving space.
Apply now by submitting a Cover Letter and CV to [email protected].