Scientist, BTE, SIFBI Full-time

Scientist, BTE, SIFBI

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to redefining Singapore’s food and environmental future. The Circular Bioeconomy team at SIFBI is at the forefront of waste valorisation, alternative protein development, and carbon-reduction technologies. We are looking for a high-calibre scientist to help us bridge the gap between lab-scale innovation and real-world sustainability solutions, supporting Singapore’s aims of achieving Zero Waste, Food Security and Net Zero emissions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Research Excellence: Design and execute complex R&D projects focusing on waste-to-value pathways, with focus on enzymatic and fermentation processes.
• Drive Innovation: Translate scientific hypotheses into experimental designs, evaluate high-dimensional data, and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders and industry partners.
• Publication & IP Strategy: Lead the drafting of high-impact publications, technology disclosures, and patent filings.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Supervise and develop Research Officers, ensuring technical precision in laboratory execution while fostering a culture of scientific curiosity.
• Safety & Compliance: Serve as a champion for HSEP (Health, Safety and Environmental Protection) standards, ensuring all lab operations exceed institutional safety requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Food Science, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• A strong publication record or portfolio of technical reports in relevant fields.
• Prior experience in a mission-oriented R&D environment is highly advantageous.
• Apply rigorous critical thinking to experimental design and data interpretation. Troubleshoot experimental deviations and iteratively refine protocols based on data-driven insights.
• Design lab-scale experiments with a focus on commercial viability, maintaining a strong awareness of bioprocess scalability and techno-economic constraints.
• Maintain experimental data, notes, information and literature in a highly organised manner.
• Distil complex scientific data into clear presentations for reporting officer and project team.
• Track record of meeting project milestones on time in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Proven experience with microbial isolation, directed evolution, genetic sequencing, enzymatic processing, submerged fermentation, and/or solid state fermentation.
• Specialised knowledge in Circular Bioeconomy focus areas such as waste valorization and sustainable bioprocessing.
• The ideal candidate is self-motivated and passionate about science and sustainability