Job Description

Gaia Foods is on an exciting path of growth and is looking for a Business and Operations Manager who will work on challenging projects to improve operational processes and business standards.

Position:

• Full-time

• Singapore
  

Required background:

• BS/MS in Engineering, Technological, or any scientific discipline.

• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in operations, office/admin management and maintenance.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience preferable in the Biotech/Healthcare industry.

• Experience in drafting, reviewing & implementing Standard Operating Procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing day-to-day support for the operation of the R&D lab and office while maintaining inventory & logistics.

• Developing strategic objectives for infrastructure development and support maintenance and scale-up of the facility.

• Review and prepare workflow, manning and space requirements, equipment layout, and action plans while ensuring productivity and quality.

• Work closely with the scientists and identify areas of opportunities to improve facilities to increase cost-saving; prepare and present findings and recommendations to the management team.

• Review and negotiates research agreements, material transfer (MTA), data transfer (DTA), non-disclosure (NDA) agreements, and Memorandum of understanding (MOU) in liaison with Shiok Meat’s legal team.

• Assist in planning projects/programs/grants/task forces and proactively monitor their progress, resolving issues.

• Monitor paperwork and other related documents connected with grant-funded or competition programs.

• Maintain records and evaluate compliance against existing standards, guidelines, methodologies, policies, and procedures.

• Arrange audit schedule and conduct internal audits to prepare the company for external inspection.

• Advise and assist with all license applications/renewal/termination.

• Coordinate with vendors and conduct site supervision with contractors upon award & completion of the job.

• Facilitate the purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies for the research laboratory.

• Facilitate with IT vendor on IT equipment purchase and to solve any IT issues.

• Liaise with external vendors for the preventive maintenance of equipment, ensuring that the required schedules are adhered thus maintaining the equipment warranties and compliance.

• Perform goods receipt and provide information to the finance team for the payment schedule.

• Monitoring and informing HQ on overall performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
  

Traits:

• Highly motivated, innovative, and believes in the idea of cultivated meat technology.

• Works well independently, as well as in a team and can coordinate.

• Strong time-management and organizational skills.

• Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to keep comprehensive written records and documentation.

• Have strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and scientific data presentation to a variety of audiences.
  

Due to a high volume of incoming applications, we will not be able to respond to all applicants. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for interviews.