Research Associate, Immunoassay & Cell Biology

Research Associate, Antibody Discovery – 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 Antibody Discovery team. The job function includes immunoassay 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 and assays for screening and characterizing antibodies using standard immunoassay techniques such as ELISA and Flow cytometry
• Responsible for maintaining cell cultures under aseptic conditions for assay validation and antibody screening workflows
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and up-to-date records of all laboratory work and experiments in electronic files
• Compilation of experimental results and analysis of data in a timely manner
• Contribute to the overall safety, operations and organization of the laboratory
• Active participation in team meetings and presentations as required

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc in Biology or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a immunoassays and cell culture research laboratory
• Good experience in immunoassay-based screening techniques (ELISA and Flow cytometry or FACS)
• Experience with mammalian cell culture
• Fast learner with an ability to work independently and 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism and Word

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous participation in the discovery and development of an antibody (or other biologics) is highly desirable
• Experience with Biacore and/or Octet for antibody affinity determination is advantageous
• Experience in molecular biology assays (eg. cloning, PCR)
• 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.