The Opportunity
Esco Lifesciences Group is Singapores most globalized life sciences company, with annual revenues close to SGD 200M and global operations in over 42 locations and 26 direct countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania.
Esco Aster Pte Ltd is an affiliate of Esco Lifesciences Group and was first incorporated in
Esco Aster is a contract research development and manufacturing organization founded and deeply rooted by scientists enabling fellow scientists to translate their bench work into commercially available products at affordable prices.
Our scientific work is in emerging and frontier biology utilizing cells as a final product or deriving products from cells which often we use cells as the factory to derive our target product.
Our first commercial breakthrough success is Esco Aster is commercially first in class being first in the world to be certified for cultivated/cell-based meat to FSSC 22000 and by a competent food regulatory body.
We are first in the region to operate an end-to-end integrated full cell line creation/immortalization or engineered cell line, cell culture process development, analytical development for stem cells and exosomes with full cGMP Capabilities from Drug Substance and small-scale fill & finish for final Cell Therapy Product.
The work we do creates a remarkable and lasting impact on our world. We offer you an opportunity to be part of this exciting journey to own your career and firsthand exposure to new emerging modalities supporting translational sciences.
Join us as we redefine BioSolutions for One World and One Health for the current and future generations to come.
Esco Aster.
One World Biosolutions for One Health.
Who were looking for
Physical/Mental Requirements/Work Environment
Ability to understand protocols, technical reports and technology transfer documents.
Ability to understand standard operating procedures and other related documents.
Able to commit to weekend work when needed, off in lieu will be given for work on public holidays
Repetitive motions due to certain laboratory techniques
Good Understanding of Aseptic Techniques
Work performed in a clean room environment wearing PPE
The Scope
This role requires the individual to be involved in large scale production of the Novel Food - Cultured Chicken through cell culture of a certain fibroblastic cell line. The production will be undertaken in the World's First SFA Compliant Novel Food production facility. This requires practices that are rigorous and consistent with these guidelines and control measures imposed. Continuous batch production of the cultured chicken and ensuring consistent quality of the product is of utmost importance to making novel food a commercially viable option in the near future.
Primary Job Location: Ayer Rajah, Singapore.
Job Responsibilities
Perform cell culture focus on mammalian cell culture
Prepare solutions and culture media (small scale as well as large scale)
Ability to learn and operate bioreactors of different sizes training will be provided.
Perform research and process development activities relating mainly to Cellular Agriculture andpossiblywith Vaccine/Virus (non-pathogenic)
Perform analysis of cell metabolites, medium components etc by Bioanalysis.
Good trouble shooting ability.
Work independently and efficiently.
Document work clearly and perform tests accurately.
Undertake tasks assigned by Team leader as and when appropriate.
Requirements
Bachelors or Diploma in Life Sciences or related science/engineering background
Laboratory experience including aseptic techniques and mammalian cell culture techniques preferred but not mandatory
General laboratory skills, good pipetting skills
Experience in an R&D or product development in cell culture is a plus
Experience using formulas and linking spreadsheets in Excel
Strong computer and organizational skills
Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, followinstructions, and comply with company policies.
Good communication skills
A friendly and pleasant disposition
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors or Diploma in Life Science / Sciences / or related science and engineering background.
Apply now by submitting a Cover Letter and CV to [Confidential Information].
