PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS BASED IN OUR SINGAPORE OFFICE.  Our Singapore-based employees receive a competitive benefits and time-off package designed to reflect local market practices and comply with all applicable Singapore requirements.

At Antheia Bio Asia, we're reprogramming yeast to biosynthesize complex, high-value compounds using cutting-edge synthetic biology and precision genome engineering tools.

As a Lab Ops and Research Associate, you'll keep the lab running like clockwork — reagent prep, inventory, autoclaving, the operational backbone every good discovery depends on — while also getting hands-on with strain construction and molecular biology alongside senior scientists who are actively pushing the boundaries of what yeast can produce. Think advanced genetic engineering techniques, plasmid builds, and watching your work move from a digital design straight into a living cell.

This is a new subsidiary in Singapore, so you'll wear a lot of hats — and that's exactly the appeal. If you're organized, resourceful, genuinely curious about biology, and want a front-row seat (and a working role) in a fast-moving metabolic engineering team building toward real therapeutic impact, we want to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lab Operations & Infrastructure:
  • Manage daily lab operations, including receiving/logging deliveries, monitoring stock levels, and placing daily orders.
  • Coordinate with accounting for invoices and purchase orders to ensure a steady supply chain.
  • Maintain lab tidiness and safety by cleaning common bench areas and general-use equipment.
  • Manage the sterilization cycle: washing and autoclaving glassware, pipette tips, tubes, and plates.
  • Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and schedule routine maintenance or repairs.
• Reagent & Strain Support:
  • Prepare high-quality liquid media, agar plates, buffers, and stock solutions for molecular biology.
  • Prepare and validate competent yeast and E. coli cells.
  • Assist in the systematic banking and cataloging of engineered strains.
• Technical Research Support:
  • Execute routine molecular biology tasks including PCR, DNA assembly (cloning), and plasmid preparation.
  • Perform yeast transformations and strain verification via colony PCR and gel electrophoresis.
  • Conduct routine laboratory assays and protocols, including spectrophotometry (OD600 measurements), plate-based colorimetric assays, and sample preparation for downstream analysis
  • Document all work accurately in Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN) and follow established SOPs.
• Perform other duties as assigned^[1]

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: B.S. in Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• Experience: 1–2 years of relevant laboratory experience (industry, internship, or intensive academic research).
• Hands-on experience with basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning).
• Familiarity with microbial culture (yeast or bacteria) and aseptic technique.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a safe, clean work environment.
• Physical ability to lift 40 pounds and perform repetitive lab tasks.
• Experience operating analytical equipment such as HPLC systems, and comfort with related workflows is a plus.
• Experience with Benchling or similar digital lab management tools is a plus.

[1] This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Please note that Antheia doesn't discriminate based on age, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, medical history, and other non-merit characteristics.