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Branch Head (Microbiology & Molecular Biology)
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Position Overview
As a Branch Head reporting to the Director of Food Science Rapid Response Department at the
National Centre for Food Science , you will supervise three Specialist Teams in Food Microbiology, Food Virology, and Food Bioengineering, supporting SFA's food safety programmes, risk assessment, and outbreak investigations.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations of the three teams to ensure accurate and timely diagnostics for food safety, risk assessment, and outbreak investigation, coordinating across departments.
Lead operational reviews and implement strategies to improve laboratory workflows, including automation and new diagnostic technologies.
Stay updated on food safety regulatory developments in the specialist fields and provide scientific assessments to inform regulatory reviews.
Mentor food scientists, guiding their professional development.
Explore research grants, propose, and lead scientific research projects with stakeholders and collaborators.
Minimum Requirements
PhD in microbiology, virology, molecular biology, or microbial genomics.
At least 5 years of experience supervising a diagnostic lab with ISO 17025 accreditation or leading a research group in related fields.
Familiarity with international food safety standards and a strong publication record is advantageous.
Additional Information
Location:
SFA National Centre for Food Science, 7 International Business Park
If you do not hear within 4 weeks after the closing date, it likely means your application is not progressing. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to apply for other roles within SFA or the Public Service.
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Overview

Our client is an international biopharmaceutical company with a research center in Singapore, focused on early-stage biologics discovery. The team works on innovative therapeutic platforms targeting unmet needs in areas such as oncology and immune-related diseases. They offer a collaborative, science-driven environment supported by global expertise and advanced R&D technologies.

This is a hands-on research role, ideal for someone with a PhD and early industry or postdoc experience . You'll be involved in both lab-based and strategic work - from running experiments to helping shape drug discovery projects. Some key areas you'll contribute to include:

• Designing and conducting lab and animal studies to explore how potential drug candidates work
• Supporting the screening of new antibody-based drugs
• Analysing data and drawing insights to guide next steps
• Contributing to scientific publications or patent filings
• Proposing new research ideas and mentoring junior teammates

We're keen to speak with scientists who have a strong foundation in pharmacology, cell biology, and molecular biology. You don't need to be an antibody expert, but an interest in biologics is a big plus.

• A PhD in Pharmacology, Life Sciences, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biomedical research (industry or academia welcome)
• Hands-on experience in cell-based experiments, including working with mammalian cells
• Familiar with molecular biology techniques like PCR, Western blotting, ELISA
• Some experience with in vivo models and flow cytometry would be great, but not essential
• Good communicator, team player, and someone who's curious and proactive

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• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Manufacturing, Research, and Science

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Chugai Pharmabody Research Pte. Ltd. (“CPR”) was established in Singapore as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (Chugai), a member of Roche group, in January 2012 and started operations on July 2, 2012. Located at Biopolis in Singapore , it aims to generate new antibody drugs based on Chugai’s proprietary antibody engineering technologies, such as recycling antibody®, sweeping antibody®, bispecific antibody, various Fc engineered antibodies, and other new antibody engineering technologies that are under development.

Research Assistant – Mid-size Molecule Unit

Job Scope:

· Peptide screening - ELISA, bead-based separation etc.

· DNA/RNA analysis - primer design, PCR, qPCR, purification (spin column, magnetic beads, ethanol precipitation, phenol chloroform extraction etc.), electrophoresis (Agarose gel, Urea-PAGE), NGS(Illumina) etc.

· Protein analysis - SDS-PAGE, western blotting, ELISA etc.

Requirements

· Lead identification screening in drug discovery

· Antibody, protein or peptide engineering

· Biopanning, such as phage display, SELEX, in vitro compartmentalization, microfluidics

· RNA-related analytics, protein purification, NGS data analysis, Biomek operation, etc.

· Degree in Biomedical Science/Biochemistry/Chemical Biology/Biotechnology/Molecular Biotechnology with 1-2 years of working experience in a related field.

· Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Interested applicants are invited to email their detailed resume, as well as their qualifications, availability, current and expected salary to:

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We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified