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Senior Research Officer, BTE, SIFBI

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeOnsitePosted 6 days ago
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About the role

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Senior research role focused on developing and scaling fermentation and downstream bioprocesses from lab to 200 L pilot scale to produce microbial proteins, lipids, and bioactives for food and consumer care applications.

ResearchOnsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct experiments such as enzyme-assisted pretreatment and transformation of food sidestreams for the formulation of fermentation media and microbial (fungi, yeast, and microalgae) fermentation to produce i.e.
  • functional food/feed ingredients, bioactives and personal care products
  • Based on customer requirements (Tech Transfer), prepare technical proposal for Scale Up from R&D scale to pilot scale
  • Prepare Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR) required for the Scale Up process
  • Conduct pilot fermentation and downstream processing runs together with our partners from ScaleUp Bio and for our national and international customers and partners
  • Maintain experimental data, notes, information and references in a highly organised manner
  • Analyse and report experimental findings regularly to project team with key results and next steps
  • Support the maintenance of lab and pilot equipment and adhere to good lab practices
  • Comply with HSEP (health, safety, and environmental protection), GMP, GDP and hygiene requirements as well as Singapore rules & regulation for lab and pilot scale

Requirements

  • Bachelor and/or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Biosciences, Chemical Engineering or equivalent
  • Ideally, industrial experience (i.e. Startup and/or Small and Medium Enterprise, Multinational Company)
  • Able to operate microbial fermentation, biocatalysis, and downstream processing from lab to 200 L scale
  • Very good skills in practical laboratory and pilot scale work report writing, experience with routine analytical systems
  • Ability to work independently, perform diligent analysis of processes and troubleshooting and demonstrate passion for scientific and translational work
  • Practice highest standards of research and manufacturing integrity