Research Assistant

  • Thailand
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Shiok Meats

  • Experience: 2 yr(s)
  • Posted: 21/06/2022
  • No of Positions: 1

Job Description

  • Key Responsibilities:

    Isolate stem cells, primary cells and establishing cell lines.

    Work with iPSC, ESC.

    Establish stem cell and cell bank.

    Screening of culture media optimal for cell growth.

    Rigorous documentation of experimental procedures and data.

    Purchase of lab consumables and reagents.

    Communicate results and data in a timely and effective manner.

    Comply to regulatory requirements and inspections.

    This position would require you to travel to our Singapore headquarters for training.


    Traits:

    Work independently, but also as part of a team.

    Interest to work in a dynamic start-up environment.

    Be flexible to change and a fast-paced work environment.

    Meticulous work and familiar with aseptic techniques.

    Communicate effectively with in-house team. 


    Compensation:

    The position is full-time and the candidate will be compensated similar to industry standards.


    Application:

    To apply, please upload a cover letter, 2-page CV and expected salary(all combined into 1 pdf file).

    Due to a high volume of incoming applications, we will not be able to respond to all applicants. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for interviews. Also, we will not entertain applications received via LinkedIn or other platforms.

  • Salary: $ 1,500.00 - $ 2,500.00 Per Month
  • Role: Research Assistant
  • Employment Type: Full time

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Shiok Meats is looking for a Research Assistant to work on stem cells and cell line development for various seafood. This is a laboratory-based position, in our Thailand satellite lab, with opportunities for collaboration across various R&D groups. Due to the dynamic and collaborative environment of our organization, this role will require someone who can not only work individually, but also as part of a team.


    Position:

    Full-time 

    Pathum Thani, Thailand


    Required background:

    Bachelor’s degree in Stem Cell Biology/Biological Sciences or related field (graduating students are accepted).


    Preferred experience:

    Experience with mammalian/seafood/invertebrate cell culture, specifically stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), embryonic stem cells (ESC) is an advantage.


Company Profile

Shiok Meats is a cultivated meat and seafood company – the first of its kind in Singapore and South-East Asia.
“Shiok” in Singapore and Malay slang means fantastic, delicious, and simply, pleasure.
Shiok Meats also owns SEA’s first cultivated red meat company, Gaia Foods.
Our mission is to bring delicious, sustainable, and healthy seafood to your table, using our technology to grow meat from healthy cells instead of animals. Currently, we produce crustaceans like shrimps, crabs, lobsters and are the first in the world to do so using cellular agriculture technology.
Our meats are real meat, delicious and nutritious. Our meats are animal-, health- and environment-friendly.
Same great taste, better for the planet!
We are currently in the R&D phase and target to commercialize in 2024

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