Research Fellow / Engineer (SeaToMeat) - DJ2

About the role

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), a University of Applied Learning, is recruiting a Research Fellow / Engineer for its SeaToMeat project (DJ2) in the Food, Chemical and Biotechnology research division. The role is fixed term, starts on 25 September 2026, and involves working with the Principal Investigator, Co-PI and the research team to deliver project outputs. SIT's research staff work on applied research projects in close collaboration with industry.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in and manage the research project with the PI, Co-PI and team so that all deliverables are met.
• Lead and support high-quality publications to share the applied research outcomes.
• Plan, organise and run experiments and trials in the food pilot plant.
• Manage the project by presenting findings in conferences or meetings with industrial collaborators, submitting data and documents on time, and purchasing chemicals or consumables.
• Consolidate data into scientific evidence for conference slides and reports.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and collaborators, including progress meetings and report generation for the grantor, and carry out ad hoc duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Carry out risk assessments and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health regulations.
• Coordinate procurement and liaise with vendors and suppliers.
• Maintain equipment properly, working both independently and within a team.

Required profile

• Degree in Food Science and Technology or Analytical Chemistry; a Master's or PhD is advantageous.
• Experience as lab-in-charge or equipment-in-charge is advantageous.
• Able to communicate with industrial collaborators to share findings, seek support or run commercial trials.

Required skills

• Protein chemistry, analytical chemistry for amino acid profiling, polyphenol analysis, SDS-PAGE and protein hydrolysis.
• HPLC, MALDI-TOF and Q-TOF mass spectrometry for protein sequencing, sugar analysis and polyphenol identification.
• Risk assessment and compliance with safety and health regulations.