Research Officer (3-years renewable contract) - Geylang

apartmentDenka Life Innovation Research placeGeylang descriptionTemporary calendar_month 

Company Description

Denka is a chemical manufacturing company headquartered in Japan. Denka group, founded in 1915 celebrating its 110th anniversary this year, has continued to develop and provide unique technologies and products to contribute to the advancement of society since its establishment through chemicals manufacturing.

Our business portfolio consists of 1) Electronics & Innovative Products, 2) Life Innovation (Healthcare), 3) Elastomer & Infrastructure solutions, and 4) Polymer Solutions. The Denka group in Singapore was established on Jurong Island in 1989 and has since expanded to seven locations.

Denka Life Innovation Research Private Limited (DLIR) is established in 2017 at Biopolis, Singapore, with the aim of securing the Denka Group’s first overseas research base specializing in the healthcare and life science field. DLIR’s location and setting are expected to help the company secure and nurture researchers capable of leading cutting-edge research projects that involve collaboration with institutions around the world.

Job Description

We are seeking both junior and senior research officer to join our diagnostics research team in Biopolis, Singapore. The successful candidate will be working as a member of diagnostics assay prototyping team under our new business development section which are including both business and research teams from Japan.

  • Working Location: Central (Buona Vista)
  • Working Hours: Monday to Friday (8.45 AM – 5.30 PM)
  • Duration: Contract (3 years – Renewable)

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Perform research on molecular and immunological assays for diagnostics at various stages, including proof-of-concept, prototype design, optimization and validation, under the supervision of team leader.
  • Comply with all laboratory safety standards and guidelines
  • Ensure accurate and systematic documentation of laboratory work (E-lab notebook).
  • [Senior] Actively provide training to junior members in the cross-functional teams.

Key Requirements:

Must:

  • Master’s or Bachelor's Degrees / Diploma holders in Microbiology, Molecular or Cell Biology, Immunology, or other suitable life science disciplines.
  • Minimum 1 to 2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
  • Knowledge or experience in molecular or immunoassay such as real-time PCR, isothermal, ELISA, antigen rapid test etc.)
  • Self-driven, highly motivated, organized, and responsible individual
  • Team player with excellent communication skills
  • Familiar with lab operation and lab safety matters.
  • Working on-site with cross-functional teams

Highly Advantageous:

  • Experience with ISO 13485 and ISO9001.
  • Experience on diagnostics development based on user’s voices.

Interested applicants should submit a full CV including a list of publications and contact details of two referees to DLIR Admin [email protected].

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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