Central Lab Scientist - Molecular
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Monitor laboratory operations in order to verify that accurate, precise, and reliable data are being generated for clinical trials;
- Interact with corporate leadership, scientific liaison, project management, administration, government agencies, accrediting agencies, and potential sponsors/clients to gain information and knowledge required to make appropriate business and/or operational recommendations and decisions;
- Participate in general capabilities and bid defense meetings with sponsor;
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to quantitative PCR and Sanger sequencing. Ability to understand Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows and procedures; be able to communicate with Bioinformatics data analysis scientists on NGS quality issues.
- Ability to meet aggressive timelines (e.g., validation, database lock etc.);
- Routine molecular data analysis, review, and approval of clinical reports with aggressive timelines
- Develop and conduct training within molecular genomics;
- Maintaining instrument compliance with 21 CFR Part 11;
- Review and write Validation Plans/Reports/SOPs and;
- PhD in Laboratory Medicine, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry/Biotechnology, Clinical Pathology or other similar area;
- 2-3 years of experience in molecular assay design, assay development in a clinical diagnostics environment or a translational research laboratory.
- Experience with analysis of qPCR data is required. Analysis of Sanger sequencing and NGS data is very desirable;
- Excellent record keeping skills are required;
- Analytical Method Validation experience is preferred;
- Previous experience in a central lab environment is preferred;
- Experience with human samples is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with and influence stakeholders, both internally and externally, are required.
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Competitive PTO packages
- Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
- Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
- Employee health and wellness initiatives
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility