MSD Scientist 

Singapore, Singapore 

865118427

Job Description

Scientist (2 year contract)

• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021). • Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
· Execute robust bioanalytical assays to support cell-based, in vitro, and in vivo studies.
· Work with limited supervision on experimental design, troubleshooting, assay optimization and data interpretation.
· Make detailed observations, analyze data, interpret results, and exercise appropriate technical discretion in the design and execution of experiments.
· Participate in and communicate the interpretation of research results in team meetings.
· Maintain a level of technical knowledge and understanding with emerging biomarker technology platforms and relevant disease biology.
· Accurately document experiments and results in electronic notebooks and/or other required formats in compliance with company policies and project needs.
· Coordinate preventive maintenance for laboratory equipment, troubleshoot equipment malfunction, and support the team in routine operational activities for the laboratory.
· Manage laboratory operations including inventory management, ordering supplies, maintaining lab safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
· Assist in training personnel in the operation of laboratory equipment as needed.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVETo be successful in this role, you will have:

· M.Sc in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or equivalent, with 2+ years or B.Sc with 5+ years’ experience working in a bioanalytical or a quality control (QC) laboratory, preferably at an biotechnology or biopharmaceutical company.
· Hands-on experience with the design, development, optimization, qualification, and validation of novel bioassays and immunoassays using multiple platforms and technologies (e.g., ELISA, Luminex, flow cytometry, cytokine analyses, and cell-based reporter and cytotoxicity assays).
· Experience with protein analytical methods (e.g., SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting).
· Experience with sample processing methods to support protein and nucleic acid detection from a variety of tissue types.
· Track record of developing technical methods and SOPs.
· Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, data analysis software (e.g. Prism, JMP, SoftMax Pro), and other applications.
· Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
· Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.

Current Contingent Workers apply

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Not Applicable

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