About Wilmar International
Wilmar International Limited is Asia’s leading agribusiness group. Wilmar is ranked amongst the largest listed companies by market capitalisation on the Singapore Exchange. At the core of Wilmar’s strategy is an integrated agribusiness model that encompasses the entire value chain of the agricultural commodity business, from cultivation, processing, merchandising to manufacturing of a wide range of agricultural products. It has over 500 manufacturing plants and an extensive distribution network covering China, India, Indonesia and some 50 other countries. The Group has a multinational workforce of about 100,000 staff. More information about Wilmar International can be found online (http://www.wilmar-international.com/).
About Singapore
Singapore is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city-state. It features a rich Asian heritage and an eclectic mix of cultures, each bringing with them their language, customs, festivals, architecture, and last but not least, food. Singapore has a tropical climate, and its many parks and green spaces allow for outdoor activities all-year-round. The city hosts many international cultural, sports and music events, offers modern style living and excellent education and healthcare. Situated in the heart of Southeast Asia, Singapore is a gateway to explore Asia and the Pacific region
Scientist Position in the field of Enzyme Engineering
Wilmar International Limited has established a world-class research center dedicated to advancing green technology and food innovation. Our center combines cutting-edge technologies and state-of-the-art instruments to drive research innovation. With a commitment to a greener and sustainable future, our research focuses on developing enzymes as biocatalysts to replace toxic and harmful chemical processes. For enzymes to be effective in industrial applications, they require continuous improvement and optimization. The objectives of our research program are to develop versatile high-throughput screening platforms to engineer enzymes that meet industrial needs efficiently.
Job Responsibilities:
- Engineer enzymes to improve thermostability, kinetics, or substrate specificity to meet industrial needs.
- Set up high-throughput screening systems for activity validation.
- Communicate research findings and apply them within Wilmar factories to develop new manufacturing processes and products using green technology.
Job Requirements:
- A Ph.D. degree in life sciences or biochemistry with focus on enzyme and protein engineering
- Strong structural biology skill
- Ability to set up high-throughput screening assays.
- Excellent communication skills and a team player.
- Ability to work independently.
