"Product Development Scientist – Organoids R&D (Ref.: H01/2025/016)"

Applications are invited for appointments as Product Development Scientist – Organoids R&D (Ref.: H01/2025/016) for innovative technology and product development projects specifically in the field of Organoids and Microphysiological Systems (MPS).

Job Description:

• Designing, developing, and optimizing novel organoid culture protocols, with a strong focus on patient-derived organoids and cancer organoids.

• Establishing robust 3D cell culture models, including optimization of culture media, extracellular matrix components, and growth factors.

• Integrating organoid models into Microphysiological Systems (MPS) to create physiologically relevant in vitro platforms.

• Developing and optimizing assays for drug screening, toxicity testing, and mechanistic studies using organoid and MPS.

• Conducting experiments to evaluate the efficacy and safety of novel therapeutic agents.

• Staying abreast of the latest scientific literature and technological advancements in the fields of organoids, MPS, and cancer biology.

• Translating research outcomes into marketable applications and business opportunities

• Writing proposals, reports, articles, patents, technical specifications, and other publications

• Delivering high-quality presentations to collaborators and partners

• Handling other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor(s)

Requirements

• PhD in Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or related life sciences disciplines

• Mature, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure

• Highly proficient and fluent in English in both writing and verbal communications

• 1+ years of relevant industry (corporate, non-academic) R&D experience in the biotech sector is a MUST, with the following capabilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in 3D cell culture techniques, with a strong emphasis on organoid culture
• Hands-on experience with patient-derived organoid (PDO) culture and characterization
• Experience with microphysiological systems (MPS) design, fabrication, and operation is highly desirable
• Understanding of cancer medicine, including mechanisms of tumorigenesis, oncological drug delivery, and drug resistance
• Experienced in a wide range of cell biology and drug screening techniques, such as immunofluorescence, microscopy, PCR, flow cytometry, toxicology assays, etc.
• More experienced candidate can be hired for the Staff Scientist position.
• Experience with Contract Research Organization (CRO) or Laboratory Developed Test (LDT) services is a definite advantage.