Biotech Research Scientist at Tropic Singapore – Apply Now
About Tropic
Tropic is one of the world’s leading agricultural gene-editing companies. Our team is dedicated to the development and commercialization of high-performing varieties of tropical crops to provide significant benefits to growers, processors and consumers globally, tackling real-world problems around food security and sustainability.
Our vision is to become a leading seed business with significant ownership of its products from the laboratory to the field, while maintaining constructive relationships with growers and consumers based on transparency and trust.
Job Posting: Research Scientist – Singapore
We are currently seeking a proficient Researcher to join our scientific team at our newly established R&D site in Singapore, in a role that combines project/experiment planning with laboratory-based work.
Job Purpose
The Singapore Tropic’s team is dedicated to pioneering an inventive gene editing technology platform, situated at the convergence of molecular biology, microbiology, host-pathogen interactions, and mammalian cell biology. This role is tailored for a dynamic scientist from academia seeking to transition into industry or an accomplished individual with a demonstrated history of success in the biotechnology sector.
Responsibilities
- Help in building our lab and R&D capabilities in our new site in Singapore
- Drive the project(s) for the Singapore site, strong focus on bench work
- Working to a defined scientific plan and facilitating successful outcomes
- Work with other departments (Bioinformatics, Molecular teams etc.) across different time zones (UK-Singapore)
- Planning, execution, analysis (including statistics) and reporting on experiments to the highest standards
- Train, supervise and plan work for technicians (in the future), with the potential to line manage members of your technical team, depending on experience
- Present and report results to key stakeholders in the company, including senior management
Requirements
Educational Background:
- PhD in a relevant field + postdoc/industry experience OR
- A Bsc/Msc in a relevant field with a strong record of delivery within the Biotechnology industry, preferably with 5 years of experience
Core Competencies
- Highly motivated person that can thrive in a fast-moving environment
- Agile
- Can work own its own or part of a team
- Problem-solving skills
- Critical thinking with a keen attention to detail
- Excellent team player with professional, effective communication
- Managing collaborator relationships and projects
Technical Competencies
- Gene editing technologies (CRISPR-Cas systems) and application (Genome editing)
- Hands-on and demonstrable expertise in molecular biology
- Host-pathogen interactions (not as critical)
- Expertise in microbiology and mammalian cell culture is advantageous
- Experimental design, execution and data analysis
- Presentation of reports to a high standard
Why Join Tropic?
- Diverse workforce operating in a dynamic working environment
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- Opportunity to be part of a new growing team
Further Information
- Job Location – Singapore
- Time Requirement – Full Time
- Contract – Permanent
- Closing date – 22nd July 2024
Link to Original Notification to apply
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