Food Science Analyst - Singapore - Business Edge Personnel Services Pte Ltd

Description

Location : International Business Park

Position : Scientist (Food Science Rapid Response Dept/National Centre for Food Science)

Contract period : Immediate months)

Working hours : M-F

Duties:

. Work on two projects utilizing aseptic microbiological procedures to revive and cultivate bacterial strains into passages for stock culture preservation and as controls for evaluation and development of assays.

. Assist in preparing selective culture media (broth/agar plate) and confirming the media's quality, performance, and sterility, etc.

. Assist with bacterial strain identification and testing in accordance with SOPs using techniques such as biochemical testing, DNA extraction, PCR, etc.

. Compile and document the bacterial cultures inventory to ensure in compliance with the laboratory quality assurance procedures.

. Carry out related administrative and lab duties as assigned by supervisor to maximize laboratory efficiency.

ad-hoc duties where required

Qualifications

. Degree holder with background in Biological Science, Microbiology, Molecular biology or any other relevant Science disciplines. (Budget approximately up to $25/hr, negotiable depending on candidates' experience)

. Candidates with relevant job experience will have an advantage.

Other Requirements

. Must be meticulous, proactive inclination to problem-solving and able to contribute beyond the technical training provided.

. Possess the ownership, aptitude, and agility to excel on the assigned project /task.

. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

. Computer literacy.

Other Information

. Able to start work immediately.