Research Associate, Cell Line Development / Upstream Process Development - 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 www.hummingbirdbioscience.com, and follow Hummingbird Bioscience on LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Research Associate to join the Cell line Development/ Upstream Process Development team. This will be a permanent role for the right candidate with ample opportunity to grow within the company.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute project critical cell culture work from thaw, scale-up, flask/bioreactor inoculation, fed-batch process and harvest of cell culture
- Execute routine cell culture handlings for various CHO cell types and maintaining upstream analytical instruments such as NOVA Flex, Cedex Bio Analyzer, BGA, Octet or VCD/Viability Analyzer
- Perform protein purification using affinity purification, ion exchange purification, and gel-filtration purification on an AKTA system
- Author protocol, study reports and documents for technical transfer and regulatory filings
- Conduct data analysis, interpret data and accurately document and communicate results
- Liaise with external and internal stakeholders as necessary to execute projects
- Able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and perform under pressure
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor/Master of Science with 1-3-years of relevant experience
- Experience with CHO expression systems; from thaw, passage, scale-up to bioreactor systems and maintaining fed-batch cultures
- Strong competence and confidence in aseptic techniques and BSC work
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Cell-Line Development work; from transfection, pool establishment, clone isolation, selection and stability studies
- Experience in routine purification of IgG/IgG-like molecules using an AKTA Pure or equivalent systems
- Experience in affinity purification, ion-exchange purification, gel-filtration, viral inactivation and depth filtration work
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 [email protected].
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.
