About the role
AI summarisedSenior scientist role at A*STAR SIFBI leading multidisciplinary R&D projects in sustainable biomanufacturing. Focus on developing and scaling fermentation, biocatalysis, and downstream processing technologies using synthetic biology and digital automation approaches.
ResearchOnsite
Key Responsibilities
- Develop techniques, conditions, and strategies to understand, identify and test innovative and scalable submerged fermentation processes
- Deliver high quality science holistically: clear & justified hypotheses, efficient experimentation, rigorous data analysis, factual & concise documentation and an openness to engage in scientific debate
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary research projects
- Effectively collaborate internally and externally, and with stakeholders or team members that vary geographically, culturally, and stylistically
- Communicate work by preparing and presenting proposals and progress updates to various technical, leadership and business development team
- Write journal papers, technology disclosures and project reports
- Develop and test novel approaches to fermentation, automation and digitalisation (i.e. continuous fermentation, digital twin)
- Initiate risk assessments and ensure compliance with all HSEP (Health, Safety and Environmental Protection) rules and regulations, as well as SIFBI internal rules
Requirements
- PhD in Bioprocess Engineering/Biotechnology/Biochemical Engineering/Molecular Biology/Microbiology or related field
- Fermentation experience working with difference microbial systems at various scales as well as Biocatalysis and Downstream Processing expertise
- Process-centric approach to fermentation process development and holistic process understanding ("begin with the end in mind")
- Able to interpret data and derive next steps
- Demonstrated track record in project management and applied multidisciplinary research/development in the field of biocatalysis/bioprocess development/biochemical engineering
- Good interpersonal and written skills
- Very good organization and time management in planning daily work activities
- Commitment to strict compliance with established standards for safe work practices
- Self-motivation and perseverance
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A constant striving for further development of one's own abilities