Lab Technician - Singapore
Opportunity to join a fast-growing startup and create massive impact by building the production system that will feed humanity with the next generation of sustainable seafood.
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At Umami Bioworks, we are a leading bioplatform for the development and production of sustainable planetary biosolutions. Through the synthesis of machine learning, multi- omics biomarkers, and digital twins, UMAMI has established market-leading capability for discovery and development of cultivated bioproducts that can seamlessly transition to manufacturing with UMAMI’s modular, automated, plug-and-play production solution
By partnering with market leaders as their biomanufacturing solution provider, UMAMI is democratizing access to sustainable blue bioeconomy solutions that address a wide range of global challenges.
We’re a venture-backed biotech startup located in Singapore where some of the world’s smartest, most passionate people are pioneering a sustainable food future that is attractive and accessible to people around the world. We are united by our collective drive to ask tough questions, take on challenging problems, and apply cutting-edge science and engineering to create a better future for humanity. At Umami Bioworks, you will be encouraged to dream big and will have the freedom to create, invent, and do the best, most impactful work of your career.
Umami Bioworks is looking to hire an inquisitive, innovative, and independent Lab Technician to join our R&D team in Singapore.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Basic knowledge and experience in food science, seafood product development and a passion for sustainable food solutions
- Develop and optimize applications of our cultivated seafood technology, enabling our team to showcase our products to potential customers and investors
EXPERIENCE
- 0-2 years
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Assist in the development and optimization of applications for our cultivated seafood technology, ensuring that they meet high-quality standards and align with market needs
- Work closely with the R&D teams to optimize and conduct benchtop trials of our cultivated seafood technology to create prototypes and samples for customer tasting, showing and testing
- Assist in setup of tasting session with R&D and commercial team
- Monitor and upkeep laboratory consumables
- Cleaning and maintaining glassware & cooking equipment
- Maintain good housekeeping of the kitchen
- Other general technician’s duties
CRITICAL SKILLS AND BACKGROUND
- Diploma in Life Sciences/Chemical Technology or other related courses
- Experience in food science product development and food chemistry
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn & independently execute laboratory experiments and tasks
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and skills to prioritize and deliver against timelines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong command of the English language
REQUIREMENT
- Must be Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident
You will work directly with other members of our small but growing team to do cutting-edge science and will have the autonomy to test new ideas and identify better ways to do things.
- Department
- R&D
- Locations
- Singapore
Singapore
In Return, We’ll Support You With:
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A competitive salary and benefits package
We offer competitive salary and benefits, including healthcare, paid time off, wellness benefits, and stock options -
A safe, supportive, and collaborative environment
We provide a collaborative work environment that encourages taking smart risks, setting ambitious goals, and taking initiative. We will challenge you to do your best work and provide a safe and supportive environment for you to do the best work of your career. -
An open and adaptive workplace
You will have the freedom to define best approaches to solving problems, both technical and organizational, without legacy overhead. We want the best ideas to win, not just those put forward by the most senior team members. -
Constant opportunity for growth
We believe that learning and self-improvement never stop. We will provide you with opportunities to learn new skills, mentorship from the leadership team, and the chance to explore interests beyond your core role. -
Impactful work tackling one of the world’s most pressing problems
We believe feeding 10 billion people sustainably while restoring our degraded biosphere is one of the most pressing, intractable challenges of our time. At Umami Meats, you will be actively working to make progress toward solving this problem every day.
Workplace & culture
You will work closely with our technical and business leadership to overcome a number of technical challenges to make a cultivated, sustainable food future possible.
You will work directly with other members of our small but growing team to do cutting-edge science and will have the autonomy to test new ideas and identify better ways to do things.
What We are Looking For:
- Above all, you’re mission-aligned: you want to apply your technical talents to building a more sustainable food system and a better future for humanity. Whether you’re driven by animal welfare, environmental protection, ocean sustainability, climate change, or something else, we all bring different perspectives to our shared mission.
- You’re proactive. You take initiative and think about the big picture.
- You’re inquisitive, curious, and have a growth mindset.
- You strive to be high-performing and want to work with others who will help you achieve peak performance.
- You’re kind, collaborative, and believe that you can learn something from everyone you encounter.
- You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy “hacking” new and innovative solutions to pressing problems.
At Umami Bioworks, we are building a more sustainable food future for everyone. To achieve our goal, we strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we aim to serve. We believe that a diversity of backgrounds - and the confluence of unique perspectives it creates - drives innovation and helps us avoid blind spots, and we are building a culture that reflects these beliefs.
About Umami Bioworks
Umami Bioworks is cultivating the future of sustainable seafood by crafting delicious, nutritious, affordable cultivated fish that is better for our health, our oceans, and our planet.
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