Jobs
Join the MiRXES Team
Be part of the team building the world's leading microRNA-powered diagnostic company.
Open positions (Singapore based)
To apply, please send your CV to paulinekang@mirxes.com.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Research and Development
Data Scientist
Key Responsibilities
- Perform in-depth analysis on data with various machine learning and statistical methods. Discover hidden information in data. Present data and analyzed results in a logical and coherent manner to facilitate scientific contend creation.
- Novel analytics tools and methods development for better understanding of data. Data generation process refinement and quality control.
- Facilitate the design and execution of experiment, process set up and quality control set up with statistical insights.
- Support Other Commercial Activities
Required Qualifications and Skills
- PhD/MSc. in Science or Engineering Background
- Industry or Post-doc experience is not required but is a plus
- In-depth understanding of various statistical and machine learning methods. Familiar with bio-informatics tools and database
- In-depth experience in qPCR technique is desired. Experience with NGS is a plus.
- Training and experience in statistical analysis and design of experiment methodology is required.
- Good documentation, organizational and resource planning skills.
- Must be prepared to work in a startup environment. Have high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented.
- Be prepared to occasionally work after office hour and during weekends.
- Good verbal communication, interpersonal and team skills.
Scientist, Assay Development
Key Responsibilities
- Work in the lab, design and execute studies, and perform troubleshooting to develop high performance systems for bioresearch, bioprocess development, patient diagnostic applications including NGS, PCR, qPCR, purification and isolation system.
- Develop and perform assays for product development, process validation and quality control analysis.
- Work closely with other Scientists and Engineers to provide scientific inputs related to company products
- Support Other Commercial Activities
Required Qualifications and Skills
- MS/PhD in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field
- Proficiency in NGS, qPCR, and sample prep techniques, experience in reaction optimization and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of liquid biopsy with PCR mutation assays, PCR methylation assays and experience in developing NGS library prep, methylation chemistry and fusion assays would be strong plus
- Assay design experience for miRNA, lncRNA, circular RNA would be a strong plus
- Prior work with analytical & diagnostic assay or instrumentation, qPCR, biosensors, lateral flow and/or colorimetric assay development for infectious disease would be a strong plus
- Knowledge of biological and chemical safety is a must
- Strong quantitative intuition, plus excellent experimental design and data analysis skills.
- Be a ‘hands-on’ person who welcomes challenges, works independently or as part of a team, and can communicate effectively at all levels.
Research Officer
Key Responsibilities
- Perform literature search, design and conduct experiments for the optimization and validation of various procedures for R&D
- Perform hands-on testing and integration of sample preparation including RNA extraction from FFPE, biofluids or other samples and cDNA synthesis on qPCR-based platforms
- Execute test protocols to verify and validate assays performance
- Analyse data, support preparation of technical reports and documents related to R&D work
- Maintains laboratory notebook and follow all general and laboratory SOPs
- Validate procedures for instrument testing, quality control and generate final reports
- Inventory maintenance and procurement of routine laboratory consumables and reagents
- Provide support for compliance of health and safety policies
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Degree/Diploma in a related Science or Engineering discipline
- Preferably with at least 1 year of relevant work experience in a related biomedical research industry
- Prior experience in real-time PCR or equivalent platform is desired
- Prior experience is handling sample extraction, purification and nuclei acid detection assays is desired
- Must be prepared to work in a start-up environment. Results oriented, with a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency
- Able to develop in-depth technical related trouble shooting skills and exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
- Good verbal communication, interpersonal and team skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to operate independently with minimal guidance
Commercial
Field Application Specialist / Field Application Engineer
Key Responsibilities
- Must be customer oriented, always maintain high level of professionalism and highest standard of customer service.
- Be the subject matter expert and point of contact for any workflow and instrument related issues at customer end.
- Develop and optimize training materials for internal and external customers.
- Carry out the validation of calibrated instruments at the customer site and providing appropriate training to customers on product usage and maintenance.
- Troubleshoot technical issues for customers to ensure minimum downtime of company products at customer site.
- Record and report customer feedback regarding product, workflow or services, assist product team for product improvement or marketing strategy optimization.
- Support marketing events in creating brand awareness, perform demos and give presentations to potential or existing customers.
- Conduct instrument installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair.
- Ordering and managing repair parts cycle times.
- Keeping up to date on administrative responsibilities such as maintaining customer service logs and internal service records in a timely manner.
- Build effective relationships with new and existing clients, monitoring customer feedback on product usage and maintenance, and perform further tests on field application of latest products for developing scientifically accurate applications.
- Traveling required: <40%
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Customer oriented person with easy-going personality
- Degree in the field of life/biological/medical sciences, with at least 2 years’ work experience in molecular diagnostics and instrument servicing
- Outstanding customer facing and supporting ability
- Excellent presentation and training skills
- Technically inclined with good troubleshooting skills
- Result oriented and good project management skills
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Specialist
Key Responsibilities
- Willing to work in a fast-paced working environment and 12 hours rotating shift.
- Ensure timely, accurate and quality DX/RUO production under ISO 13845 and other relevant regulatory requirements
- Aid in routine update and maintain of both DX/RUO manufacturing inventory during material transfer.
- Good hands on experience in PCR related production activities such as buffer formulation, dispensing and kitting.
- Support RUO production and R & D prototyping activities
- Support process validation activities under the supervision of Manufacturing Lead (IQ, OQ, PQ, PV)
- Perform routine and repetitious work within defined parameters.
- Perform simple calibration and maintenance of all equipment in MIRXES facilities to ensure proper working conditions
- Perform regular environmental monitoring and sanitization of facilities to maintain facilities standard
- Participate in the development of new manufacturing and quality control processes.
- Support out-of-specifications manufacturing investigations, change control and root cause investigations for non-conformance.
- In charge and responsible for assigned workstation or area of manufacturing.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Experience in SAP production order process and immediately available is highly preferred.
- Must possess at least Diploma / Advanced / Higher / Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree / Post Graduate Diploma / Professional Degree in Engineering (Chemical/Biomedical), Biotechnology, Life Sciences or equivalent.
- 1 – 5 years of working experience in medical device manufacturing industry with knowledge of GMP/ GDP requirements.
Logistics Senior/Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the Logistics team
- Strategically plan and manage on all incoming and outgoing shipping of finished goods
- Inventory management
- Maintain accurate inventory records & provide KPI to monitor inventory
- Managing warehouse in compliance with company’s policies, initiate and implement operational policies and procedures
- Liaising and negotiating with suppliers and vendors to obtain best price and availability of materials
- Analysing data to prioritize improvement opportunities in lead time, inventory requirements, order fulfilment costs closely with planner
- Be a subject matter expert in continuous improvement projects to implement enhancements, this will include working cross functionally to integrate an automated system and towards the goal of being industry 4.0 compliant
- Manage individuals across the sub functions of planning, inventory control, procurement and warehousing
Required Qualifications and Skills
To be successful in this position, you must have the ability to demonstrate or possess:
- Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent
- Min 5 years’ experience in Logistics and at least 2 years in Supervisory position in Manufacturing environment
- Good understanding in ISO 9000 or ISO 13485
Logistics Executive (2 positions)
Key Responsibilities
- Inventory Management
- Handle material in all warehouses according to product specifications and MiRXES’ QMS requirements
- Design and draft item specific material handling protocols
- Manage incoming receipt of raw materials and storage in designated areas
- Ensure proper segregation of IVD, LDT and RUO inventory within warehouse
- Issue materials to Production as per Production Schedule
- Receive Finished Products from Manufacturing
- Warehouse Maintenance
- Maintenance of equipment within warehouses
- Ensure warehouse is kept clean and tidy
- Maintenance of Inventory Health
- Support all stocktake and cycle count activities
- Highlight expiring materials to Finance Department and Material Review Board
- Purchasing
- Purchase material according to Demand Forecast
- Ensure that materials are purchased at the lowest cost possible
- Qualify suppliers of IVD and LDT inventory as per QMS requirements
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Create and manage Item Master Data List
- Manage stock transfer between various warehouses in SG
- Reconciliation of electronic records with physical stock in warehouse
- Shipping
- Manage Shipping of Finished Goods from MiRXES Pte Ltd as per Shipping Schedule
- Liaise with shipping partners for import and export of material
- Maintain shipping records in MiRXES
- Any Other Duties as required by Management
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Diploma in Logistic or Business Administration
- Previous experience in warehousing/purchasing department, min 1 year of similar experience
- Demonstrable knowledge of ISO 13485 will be a plus
- Good communication skills
Logistics Executive
Key Responsibilities
- Inventory Management
- Handle material in all warehouses according to product specifications and MiRXES’ QMS requirements
- Design and draft item specific material handling protocols
- Manage incoming receipt of raw materials and storage in designated areas
- Ensure proper segregation of IVD, LDT and RUO inventory within warehouse
- Issue materials to Production as per Production Schedule
- Receive Finished Products from Manufacturing
- Warehouse Maintenance
- Maintenance of equipment within warehouses
- Ensure warehouse is kept clean and tidy
- Maintenance of Inventory Health
- Support all stocktake and cycle count activities
- Highlight expiring materials to Finance Department and Material Review Board
- Purchasing
- Purchase material according to Demand Forecast
- Ensure that materials are purchased at the lowest cost possible
- Qualify suppliers of IVD and LDT inventory as per QMS requirements
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Create and manage Item Master Data List
- Manage stock transfer between various warehouses in SG
- Reconciliation of electronic records with physical stock in warehouse
- Shipping
- Manage Shipping of Finished Goods from MiRXES Pte Ltd as per Shipping Schedule
- Liaise with shipping partners for import and export of material
- Maintain shipping records in MiRXES
- Any Other Duties as required by Management
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Diploma in Logistic or Business Administration
- Previous experience in warehousing/purchasing department, min 1 year of similar experience
- Demonstrable knowledge of ISO 13485 will be a plus
- Good communication skills
Diagnostic
Laboratory Information Systems Officer
Key Responsibilities
- To provide IT support for the clinical diagnostic laboratory department
- Provide IT technical support for all laboratory systems.
- Support laboratory daily billing and test reconciliation for all lab interface.
- Support integration of LIS with internal or external labs and lab analytical instruments.
- Coordinate with lab user to setup and modify orders, reference labs, test rules and test panels.
- Able to act on emergency incident and provide resolution of LIS problems in a timely manner.
- Maintain system upgrades or new system implementation.
- Work as a liaison between laboratory staff and desktop support to maintain computer equipment.
- Maintain laboratory records and documentation as required by laboratory procedures and clinical records retention policies.
- Any other duties as assigned by Lab Manager.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- To be successful in this position, you must have the ability to demonstrate or Bachelor’s degree in computer or Information Technology, Management Information Technology, Information Technology, Medical Technology or relevant discipline.
- Preferable laboratory experience and LIS experience and application development in laboratory setting.
- Candidate with working experience in local healthcare or laboratory as medical technologist will be advantageous.
- Strong team player with positive work attitude, good communication and interpersonal skills.
Section Leader (Senior Medical Technologist)
The Section Leader (Senior Medical Technologist) is responsible to perform laboratory testing and maintenance of daily operations in the clinical diagnostic laboratory so as to achieve smooth running of a quality laboratory service at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Laboratory Manager in inventory management, quality assurance activities and updating laboratory protocols, investigation and documentation of adverse incidents.
- Assist in the evaluation and implementation of new laboratory test methodologies.
- Coach medical technologist and new staff in laboratory procedures.
- To prepare specimens and perform analysis of patient specimens according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Perform molecular-based assays and tasks across a number of varying tests including, but not limited to, Covid-19 Testing.
- Maintain daily quality control, calibration and routine maintenance of lab testing and lab instrument.
- Verify the laboratory report with results on all performed tests and ensure accuracy and timely lab reporting.
- Any other duties as assigned by Lab Manager.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in biomedical science, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 5-7 years clinical laboratory experience preferred.
- Good general health and able to identify colour differentiation.
- Ability to lead, supervise, guide and train subordinates are essential.
- Demonstrated work experience in medical technology lab setting, preferably molecular diagnostic.
- Keen interest to learn and genuine passion in molecular biology laboratory environment.
- Strong team player with positive work attitude, analytical minded, result-oriented, good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Perform shift duties as required which includes weekends and public holiday as required.
Medical Technologist
The Medical Technologist is responsible to perform laboratory testing and maintenance of daily operations in the clinical diagnostic laboratory so as to achieve smooth running of a quality laboratory service at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- To prepare specimens and perform analysis of patient specimens according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Perform molecular-based assays and tasks across a number of varying tests including, but not limited to, Covid-19 Testing.
- Maintain daily quality control, calibration and routine maintenance of lab testing and lab instrument.
- Verify the laboratory report with results on all performed tests and ensure accuracy and timely lab reporting.
- Any other duties as assigned by Lab Manager.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in biomedical science, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 3-5 years clinical laboratory experience preferred.
- Good general health and able to identify colour differentiation.
- Demonstrated work experience in medical technology lab setting, preferably molecular diagnostic.
- Keen interest to learn and genuine passion in molecular biology laboratory environment.
- Strong team player with positive work attitude, analytical minded, result-oriented, good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to perform shift working hours which includes weekends and public holiday.