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Lab Operations and Research Associate I (SINGAPORE)

Singapore·Edisonmid

Research AssociateLaboratory & Life Sciences

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Key Responsibilities

Manage daily lab operations, including receiving/logging deliveries, monitoring stock levels, and placing daily orders.

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Research AssociateLaboratory & Life Sciences

Responsibilities

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→Lab Operations & Infrastructure:
- →Manage daily lab operations, including receiving/logging deliveries, monitoring stock levels, and placing daily orders.
- →Coordinate with accounting for invoices and purchase orders to ensure a steady supply chain.
- →Maintain lab tidiness and safety by cleaning common bench areas and general-use equipment.
- →Manage the sterilization cycle: washing and autoclaving glassware, pipette tips, tubes, and plates.
- →Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and schedule routine maintenance or repairs.
→Reagent & Strain Support:
- →Prepare high-quality liquid media, agar plates, buffers, and stock solutions for molecular biology.
- →Prepare and validate competent yeast and E. coli cells.
- →Assist in the systematic banking and cataloging of engineered strains.
→Technical Research Support:
- →Execute routine molecular biology tasks including PCR, DNA assembly (cloning), and plasmid preparation.
- →Perform yeast transformations and strain verification via colony PCR and gel electrophoresis.
- →Conduct routine laboratory assays and protocols, including spectrophotometry (OD600 measurements), plate-based colorimetric assays, and sample preparation for downstream analysis
- →Document all work accurately in Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN) and follow established SOPs.
→Perform other duties as assigned^[1]

Requirements

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Education: B.S. in Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
Experience: 1–2 years of relevant laboratory experience (industry, internship, or intensive academic research).
Hands-on experience with basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning).
Familiarity with microbial culture (yeast or bacteria) and aseptic technique.
Outstanding organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a safe, clean work environment.
Physical ability to lift 40 pounds and perform repetitive lab tasks.
Experience operating analytical equipment such as HPLC systems, and comfort with related workflows is a plus.
Experience with Benchling or similar digital lab management tools is a plus.

What We Offer

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For full-time employees in Singapore, Antheia offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Part-time (<30 hours per week) and temporary roles are not eligible for Company sponsored benefits.

✓Comprehensive compensation package, which includes annual bonus potential and equity opportunities

✓Medical Insurance

✓Dental Insurance

✓Vision Insurance

✓Life Insurance

✓Critical Illness

✓Annual Leave, Sick Leave & Holidays

✓Comprehensive compensation package, which includes annual bonus potential and equity opportunities

✓Paid time off, in addition to company-observed holidays

✓Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance

✓401(k) retirement savings plan

✓Free access to the Menlo Park Labs Gym