Role and Responsibilities

• To carry out in vitro research on tocotrienols/phytonutrients/oleochemicals for various human health applications
• To conduct human clinical trials with institutions
• Publish scientific manuscripts in international journals
• Work closely with fellow researchers in the R&D for effective project implementation
• Make presentation on projects within and outside the company
• Perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Perform inventory update for laboratory consumables and trial materials
• Perform general maintenance of the lab facilities
• To build up in-house database of research results of tocotrienols and other necessary products
• Any other tasks/projects as assigned to you by the Head of Biological Research from time to time.

Job Success Requirements

• B.Sc or Master in Biology/Biological Sciences/Biomedical Sciences or equivalents with at least 3 to 5 years working experience
• Have extensive bench work experience in biological research in mammalian cell culture, genomic & proteomic analysis. The lab techniques require including qPCR, cDNA microarray, western blotting, ELISA assay, flow cytometry, fluorescence imaging
• Preferably the candidate has knowledge and prior experience in clinical trial management and coordination
• Proven publication record in international scientific peer-reviewed journals
• Excellent problem-solving skills and uses data to generate ideas and develop solutions
• Have thorough understanding & fundamental concepts in biology and pharmacology for experimental troubleshooting & optimization
• Be highly motivate, independent and present strong interest in a fast-paced environment
• Competent in Microsoft Office, bibliography software (Endnote or Mendeley), GraphPad Prism, SPSS or other analytical tools.
• Proficient in both spoken and written English