Senior Research Associate/Research Scientist, Phage Display
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 Senior Research Associate/ Research Scientist to join the Antibody Engineering team. The job function will be to provide expertise in phage-display based approaches for antibody engineering and discovery. The successful candidate will provide important contributions to a fast-paced team with a cutting-edge technology platform.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and execute panning strategies using antibody phage display for antibody engineering and discovery
- Construction of antibody phage display libraries for the engineering of antibody attributes
- Develop and execute high-throughput assays for antibody screening and characterization utilizing ELISA and flow cytometry
- Plan and conduct the conversion of phage antibody fragments to recombinant antibodies using standard molecular biology techniques and CHO-based antibody expression
- 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
- Train and mentor research associates within team and actively participate in team meetings and presentations as needed
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- BSc/MSc (with 5+ years experience) OR PhD in Biology or a related field, with experience in a Molecular Biology or Immunology research laboratory
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in panning approaches using phage display
- Experienced in antibody-based binding assays (ELISA and flow cytometry)
- Strong experience in molecular biology technologies (cloning and sequencing)
- Fast learner with problem-solving skills, an ability to work independently and present results and thoughts in a clear and timely manner
- Disciplined and well-organized with a positive attitude and ability to work well in a dynamic team environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Experienced with mammalian cell culture for antibody production including basic antibody purification
- Experience with antibody engineering 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 [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.
