Lab Operations and Research Associate I (SINGAPORE)
Core
Lab Operations and Research Associate supporting metabolic engineering research by managing lab infrastructure, preparing reagents/media, and executing molecular biology tasks for yeast strain construction.
Role type
Lab Operations and Research Associate
Builds
High-value pharmaceutical ingredients via yeast biosynthesis
Domain
Synthetic biology / Metabolic engineering / Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, gel electrophoresis), microbial culture (yeast/E. coli), aseptic technique, lab equipment operation (HPLC), ELN documentation, inventory management, troubleshooting lab equipment
Preferred skills
Benchling experience, advanced genetic engineering techniques
Responsibilities
Manage daily lab operations including receiving, logging, and ordering supplies; maintain lab safety and cleanliness; manage sterilization cycles; prepare media and stock solutions; execute molecular biology tasks and strain verification; document work in ELN
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC