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 read, analyze and interpret scientific data and publications.
Ability to author or review protocols, technical reports, and technology transfer documents.
Ability to author or review standard operating procedures and other related documents.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
Repetitive motions due to certain laboratory techniques.
Ability to adapt and keep up with rapid changes in a fluid and dynamic environment as this is a rapidly evolving space.
Report To:
Head of Scientific & Sales Operations.
The Scope
You will be part of Esco Asters Analytical Development team and contribute to the companys CDMO mission and objectives. You will carry out analytical development activities in support of drug substance and product manufacturing and testing. Your work will require close collaboration with the process development scientists and manufacturing team.
Job Responsibilities
Carry out Analytical Development experiments including synthesis, purification and analytical lab work.
Support the development and validation of analytical methods, instruments and tools.
Prepare high quality written experimental reports and analytical test reports, and present to supervisors including proactively recommend paths forward based on analysis.
Be involved and contribute to creation of protocols and technical reports.
Support the technology transfer of analytical methods to downstream teams, such as QC department or applicable operating department, including provision of necessary training.
Assist in lab duties and administrative work including procurement, record keeping, maintenance of lab equipment etc.
Keep up with interest in scientific principles, appreciate the need for detailed analysis and documentation.
Exercise scientific creativity and independent thought in research & process development.
Perform tasks in accordance with applicable regulations and site safety requirements.
Undertake tasks assigned by leaders as and when appropriate.
Requirements
Degree in Life Sciences or related disciplines.
Minimum 2 years work experience in a science laboratory.
Experience with good laboratory practices (GLP) will be an advantage
Familiar with biological assays (Western blot, SDS gels, PCRs, ELISA, protein assays etc.) and/or physic-chemical analysis (UV/IR/Raman/MS Spectroscopy, HPLC, LCMS etc.)
Familiar with cell culture, aseptic technique and analytical method development will be an advantage.
Ability to plan and perform experiments in an interdisciplinary environment independently and efficiently.
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Able to work independently, self-starter, self-motivated and task oriented.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong team player, develop positive relationship with a strong set of interpersonal skills.
During the start-up phase of the team/facility, be willing to take on expanded role to set up workflow/processes as needed.
Apply now by submitting a Cover Letter and CV to [Confidential Information].
