Vectura Group | Senior Research Associate, Cell Bioassays Singapore | Full-Time | Permanent

Senior Research Associate, Cell Bioassays Who we are Vectura Fertin Pharma’s ambition is to become a market-leading wellness and healthcare business. Formed in March 2022, the business brings together two unique organizations: Vectura, experts in inhalation technology, and Fertin Pharma, experts in oral and intra-oral delivery systems. We are driven by the exciting and unique goal of addressing unmet patient and consumer needs by revitalizing, repurposing, and reimagining existing therapies to better serve people in taking care of their health and wellbeing. What we will deliver We focus on the development of a proprietary pipeline of wellness and healthcare products, with a specific focus on highly differentiated products that address unmet medical and consumer needs. By leveraging our unique and enabling R&D capabilities, we are building a pipeline that includes inhalable medicines, nicotine replacement therapies (NRT), and consumer wellness products. Role Summary The Senior Research Associate will coordinate, plan, and perform routine and non-routine activities in the cell bioassay department in accordance with pertinent guidelines and the highest scientific standards. The activities include the development of cell-based assays and methods, the maintenance of in vitro test systems, resource monitoring, and the execution of experiments in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices. This role will be part of a team where he will have to work jointly with operators having different levels of expertise. Communication, proactiveness, and self-management will be essential in order to deliver functional execution of in vitro studies on time and on budget whilst ensuring compliance with pertinent guidelines and scientific standards. The Senior Research Associate will also support the in vivo department by performing clinical pathology analysis. Responsibilities

• Implement, perform and develop experimental methods and techniques based on company needs. Ensure the established methods/techniques meet the company scientific standards, act as the primary subject matter expert in these techniques. Ensure the developed methods are maintained to date by tracking advances in the field. Supervise/train staff in experimental techniques/technology systems related to the lab.
• Plan and coordinate activities on clearly defined programs, track progress in relation to timelines/timetable. Coordinate daily work planning within the Cell Bioassays team and organize the practical aspects of additional measurements in the study. Be the point of contact for study-related matters, coordinate and participate in several study-based activities within own team, and participate in resource monitoring and scheduling.
• Produce quality results within the required time frame, analyze study-related data/reports by applying scientific and technical principles, and draw basic conclusions. Review routine data, monitor, and escalate deviations. Lead in determining root causes of unusual findings and provide CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
• Support the in vivo department by performing clinical pathology analysis, including the testing of sample chemistry, haematological assessment, and various other assays.
• Support to plan, develop, and coordinate qualification/validation set-up of new assays and equipment. Configure complex systems and manage/troubleshoot existing equipment, ensuring their adequate maintenance.
• Perform general administrative work such as tracking the supply of daily consumables, performing risk assessments for new chemicals, and maintaining and calibrating equipment. Coordinate with vendors/suppliers on procurement matters.
• Prepare simple technical reports. Develop/maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOP) and work instructions (WKIs).
• Take up additional specialist tasks in other areas, such as supporting the in vivo department.

• Diploma with > 2 years' experience (e.g., experience with cell biology and molecular biology methods like flow cytometry, ELISA, PCR, and/or clinical chemistry and haematology analyses).
• Good understanding of regulatory guidelines such as FDA, ICH, OECD GLP, and TGs related to in vivo toxicology study.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.