Job Description

Who are we? We are an exciting new biotech company, dedicated to improving human health through the identification of new therapeutic targets using a novel stem cell platform, next-generation sequencing, and comparative genomics. Founded by New York- and Boston-based world-class scientists, our Series-A funded company with over 20 employees offers a stable work environment including competitive compensation and generous benefits. We are a tight knit team driven by curiosity with a passion for tackling difficult problems in a collaborative and creative manner. Who are we looking for? Our newly established lab in Singapore is looking for a Senior Scientist to join the team. Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in innate immunity and inflammation biology, and has extensive experience in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry and in vitro pharmacology techniques, with a keen interest to deploy these skills to advance drug discovery programs. We are seeking a committed and collaborative team member who will thrive in a dynamic culture. Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert and project lead to advance drug targets in the area of innate immunity and inflammation.
• Design and execute a wide variety of in vitro assays to inform on target biology, and to support target validation and lead optimization projects.
• Design and conduct mechanism of action preclinical studies with drug candidates.
• Data generation, analysis, interpretation, and communication of results.
• Contribute to authoring and reviewing project proposals, project reports, scientific publications, and laboratory SOPs.
• Analyze and document experimental data in an electronic laboratory notebook in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with the company’s quality management system.
• Work collaboratively with other functional teams across the organization.
• Mentor junior team members.

• PhD in a Life Science related discipline.
• 5-10 years of relevant laboratory research experience.
• Experience in cell biology, molecular biology and biochemistry techniques, such as cell culture, molecular cloning, transfections, nucleic acid extraction and analysis, gene editing, protein purification, PCR, Western blot, ELISA, flow cytometry, and immunofluorescence microscopy.
• Prior experience in a project leadership role on a multi-functional team is highly desirable.
• Willingness to be hands-on in the lab.
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of an adventurous team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Good prioritization and organizational skills.
• Strong team player with a positive, proactive, can-do attitude.