Research Scientist / Senior Research Associate , Immunoassay and Cell Biology

 Research Scientist / Senior Research Associate, Immunoassay and Cell Biology - Hummingbird Bioscience

Full time position - Singapore

ABOUT HUMMINGBIRD BIOSCIENCE

Hummingbird Bioscience is a biotherapeutics company working at the interface of artificial intelligence and human innovation to discover and develop transformative medicines for hard-to-treat diseases. Hummingbird Bioscience’s computational and systems biology technologies have generated a pipeline of innovative clinical-stage monoclonal antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates in oncology and autoimmunity.  At Hummingbird Bioscience, the commitment to rigorous science, teamwork, and intellectual integrity underpins our passion to accelerate the journey of new drugs from concept to clinic.

For more information, please visit www.hummingbirdbioscience.com, and follow Hummingbird Bioscience on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Research Scientist / Senior Research Associate to join our Discovery team. The successful candidate will contribute to antibody discovery through immunoassay and cell biology research, working as part of a fast-paced, collaborative team leveraging a cutting-edge technology platform.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and execute objective-driven strategies and immunoassays focused on the pharmacological and biochemical characterization of antibodies using flow cytometry/FACS, ELISA, and relevant cell-based functional assays.


• Design, develop, optimize, troubleshoot, and establish new assays and/or workflows, as needed, to support the expanded characterization of antibodies.


• Maintain mammalian cell cultures under aseptic conditions to support assay development, validation, and antibody characterization workflows.


• Plan and coordinate weekly experimental activities and schedules.


• Maintain accurate, detailed, and up-to-date records of protocols, laboratory work, experimental data, and inventory in electronic laboratory records.


• Compile experimental results and analyze data in a timely manner.


• Contribute to the overall safety, operations, and organization of the laboratory.
  


• Actively participate in team meetings and present experimental findings, updates, and data as required

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Biology or a related field, or a BSc/MSc in Biology or a related field with a minimum of 4 years of relevant industry or research experience.


• Demonstrated hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture for the functional characterization of antibodies, including assays such as cytotoxicity, proliferation, immune marker profiling, and other relevant cell-based assays, with the ability to apply literature-supported, scientifically driven rationale.


• Demonstrated hands-on experience with immunoassay-based screening using flow cytometry/FACS (required) and ELISA, with a strong emphasis on flow cytometry/FACS.


• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.


• Well-organized, disciplined, and detail-oriented, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and explore new techniques and scientific areas.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and GraphPad Prism, with the ability to compile, analyze, and interpret large datasets.
  

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.