Senior Research Associate, Molecular and Cell Biology - Singapore - HUMMINGBIRD BIOSCIENCE PTE. LTD.

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Senior Research Associate, Molecular and Cell Biology – Hummingbird Bioscience

Full-time position – SG based location

ABOUT HUMMINGBIRD BIOSCIENCE

Hummingbird Bioscience is a data-driven precision biotherapeutics team discovering and developing transformative biologic medicines for hard-to-treat diseases. The Hummingbird Bioscience model combines computational and systems biology and wet lab drug discovery in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment spanning initial discovery through clinical development. We harness this integrated approach across target identification and patient selection, enabling our team to increase the efficiency of translating novel scientific insights while reducing the inherent risk in drug discovery and development. At Hummingbird Bioscience, our commitment to rigorous science, teamwork, and intellectual integrity underpins our passion to accelerate the journey of new drugs from concept to clinic.

Our highly experienced teams in the US and Singapore span antibody discovery, pharmacology, production and clinical development. For more information, please visit , and follow Hummingbird Bioscience on LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Senior Research Associate to join the Antibody Engineering team. The job function includes molecular and cell biology work and will provide important contributions to a fast-paced team with a cutting-edge technology platform.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and execute strategies for cloning of antibodies and other proteins of interest using standard techniques in molecular biology
• Responsible for maintaining cell culture under aseptic conditions, small-scale antibody production and purification
• Adapt new methods to existing procedures and modify current experiments through scientific knowledge and intuition
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and up-to-date records of all laboratory work and experiments in electronic files
• Contribute to the overall safety, operations and organization of the laboratory
• Keep updated inventory of reagents and consumables and re-order when required
• Active participation in team meetings and presentations as required

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Biology or a related field, with a minimum of 6 years of experience in a Molecular Biology or Immunology research laboratory
• Strong experience in molecular biology technologies (PCR, cloning and sequencing)
• Experienced with mammalian cell culture
• Fast learner with an ability to work independently and possessing troubleshooting and problem-solving skills as a team in a dynamic environment
• Disciplined and well-organized with a positive attitude and the desire to learn and explore new techniques or areas
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present results and thoughts in a clear and timely manner
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in antibody engineering and antibody-based binding assays (eg. ELISA and/or flow cytometry)
• Previous participation in the discovery and development of an antibody (or other biologics) is highly desirable
• Experience with phage display and antibody affinity maturation
• Industry experience will be a plus

OUR MISSION & VALUES

Our fast-growing biotechnology company is committed to discovering and developing important new drugs for cancer and autoimmune diseases, and living by our values: Excellence, Determination, Teamwork, Intellectual Integrity and Audacity.

JOIN US AT THE FRONTIER OF DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT

We are looking for passionate and motivated individuals committed to solving important, complex problems. We are committed to the personal and professional development of our team and offer robust learning and development programs. Hummingbird Bioscience understands the need for flexibility for our team and offers a generous paid time off program with flexibility to support employees through different life stages. We invest in our team's health by offering competitive benefits including health and dental insurance, and a comprehensive and holistic employee assistance program. We foster a more collaborative, productive, and sociable culture with on-site lunches and snacks. Finally, we believe in creating social impact beyond our business through corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Are you ready to join us on our mission to discover and develop important new drugs for cancer and autoimmune disease? Click on 'Apply for this Job' to submit your application.

For further enquiries, please email us at .

Hummingbird Bioscience is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Singapore and US federal, state and local laws and/or guidelines that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, genetic carrier status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, protected veteran status and other protected classifications.