Research Associate (Biotechnology/Bioengineering/Chemical Engineering) (ntu)

Job Description

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineeri​ng and Biotechnology (CCEB) invites applications for the position of Research Associate in SLim Group.

The SLim Group is looking for a dedicated and highly motivated early-career scientist/engineer as a Research Associate who is interested in developing bioprocess for plastic-degrading enzymes using E. coli as a host. The Research Associate will be an individual contributor to a multi-disciplinary project involving bioengineering, chemical engineering and materials science.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting up protocols for bioprocess and optimization of fermenter operations for increasing the yield of enzyme production

• Executing experiments to achieve the specific aims of the project

• Presenting results in various meetings/forums

• Preparing reports for submission to the funding agency

• Managing research project and collaborations within and across labs.

• Liaising with other scientists in the team as well as in other groups to develop the required expertise

• Advising final year project and/or interns in the project.

Job Requirement:

• Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields

• Working knowledge in fermentor operations for protein production using E. coli

• Working knowledge in protein purification using AKTA FPLC and basic protein analytics

• Highly preferred skills: familiarity with DOE

• Preferred skills: familiarity in AI/ML for bioprocess

• Able to design and execute experiments with minimal instructions

• Good communication skills in both verbal and written forms

• Take initiatives and lead a project and ensure delivery of outcomes in a timely manner

• Team player who will take part in general lab activities

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.