Research Scientist (EVs/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 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.
- 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.
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.
- PhD Degree in Biology or related disciplines.
- Bioengineering/Cell biology Background.
- At least 1-2 years 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 characterisation of exosomes or nanoparticles is highly
favourable but not strictly required (OJT provided).
Apply now by submitting a Cover Letter and CV to [email protected].