Research Associate, Protein & Molecular Biochemistry

Research Associate, Protein & Molecular Biochemistry Location: Singapore Employer of Record: P-Con Management Pte Ltd (seconded to client site) Engagement Type : Secondment / Outsourced Placement — Full-time ________________________________________ About the Role On behalf of a confidential client in the pharmaceutical / life sciences sector, P-Con Management is seeking a Research Scientist to join a protein and molecular biochemistry research function. This is a secondment placement: you will be employed under P-Con's payroll and deployed to work on-site (or in a hybrid arrangement, per client requirements) with our client's research team. This role suits a scientist with hands-on experience in protein-level laboratory work who is comfortable operating within a regulated, quality-conscious research environment. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities • Design, execute and interpret experiments involving protein expression, purification and characterization • Develop and optimize biochemical and biophysical assays to support research and discovery-stage projects • Investigate enzyme kinetics, protein-protein or protein-ligand interactions as required by project scope • Maintain accurate, audit-ready laboratory records and contribute to technical reports and study summaries • Troubleshoot experimental and instrumentation issues, and propose process improvements • Collaborate cross-functionally with other research, quality and technical staff on the client's team • Adhere to the client's laboratory safety, quality and (where applicable) GxP/regulatory requirements ________________________________________ Required Qualifications • M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a related life sciences discipline • Approximately 2–5 years of relevant hands-on laboratory research experience (post-degree) • Demonstrated experience with protein expression, purification, and/or assay development techniques (e.g. chromatography, SDS-PAGE/Western blot, ELISA, or similar) • Strong experimental design, data analysis and technical writing skills • Ability to work independently while collaborating within a cross-functional research team Preferred Qualifications • Experience with enzymology, biophysical characterization methods (e.g. SPR, ITC, DSC), or structural biology techniques • Prior experience in a GMP, GLP, or otherwise regulated laboratory environment • Familiarity with electronic lab notebooks (ELN) and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) • Publication record or prior industry project ownership is an advantage, though not required ________________________________________ Employment Terms • Employed under P-Con Management's payroll for the duration of the engagement, seconded to the client's research site in Singapore • Contract duration: 2 years ________________________________________ P-Con Management Pte Ltd is acting on behalf of a confidential client and is unable to disclose the client's identity prior to shortlisting.