Research Officer

Job Title: Research Officer

Start Date: Immediate

Work Location: NUS S9 Wet Science Building, 4 Science Drive 2, Singapore 117544

Eligibility:

Singapore Citizen/PR

Foreigner who holds a degree from a Singapore university

Qualification: Diploma or bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field.

Relevant laboratory or technical experience is advantageous,

although fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply. A master's

degree would be an added advantage.

About Acoerela:

Acoerela, a National University of Singapore (NUS) spinoff, is pioneering next-generation

fluorogenic dyes for advanced nanovesicle analyses. Our proprietary, water-soluble

Conjugated Oligoelectrolytes (COEs) commercialised as Aco-Dyes™ significantly enhance

the detection and tracking of nanovesicles such as extracellular vesicles (EVs), helping

biomedical researchers unlock new frontiers in diagnostics and therapeutics.

What You'll Do:

As part of the R&D Team, you will be responsible for a diverse range of activities, including:

• Poduct development & production: Support the preparation, optimisation, and

production of Acoerela's fluorescent dye products.

• Quality control: Perform routine QC testing and characterisation of products to

ensure consistency, quality, and performance.

• Hands-on laboratory research: Design and perform experiments, troubleshoot

protocols, analyse results, and contribute to ongoing R&D projects.

• Explore new applications: Investigate and test potential new applications of

Acoerela's technology across areas such as extracellular vesicles, lipid nanoparticles,

cell biology, and imaging.

• Collaborative research: Support experiments conducted together with academic and

industry collaborators, providing exposure to real-world research projects and

applications.

• Data analyses: Process and analyse experimental data, identify trends, and help

translate results into meaningful scientific conclusions.

• Scientific documentation: Compile experimental results, prepare reports, maintain

clear experimental records, and contribute to technical documents, application notes,

and other scientific materials.

• Problem solving & innovation: Participate in discussions around experimental

design, troubleshoot unexpected results, and contribute your own ideas to improve

existing methods or explore new directions.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A graduate with a major in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences,

Chemistry, or a related field.

• Comfortable working in a laboratory environment and willing to learn new techniques.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with an interest in understanding the why behind

experimental results.

• Able to work independently, while also being a collaborative team member.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks and projects.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic start-up environment where

priorities can evolve and new ideas are encouraged.

• Prior laboratory or research experience is a plus, but curiosity, initiative, and willingness to

learn are equally important.

Why Join Acoerela

As a small and growing biotech company, employees have the opportunity to take on

meaningful responsibilities, collaborate cross functionally, and see how their contributions

translate into real products, experiments, and scientific outcomes.

If you are excited by the idea of learning by doing, solving real scientific problems, and

experiencing the pace and creativity of an early-stage biotech startup, we would love to hear

from you.

Application Procedure:

• Email your resume to [Confidential Information] with the subject RESEARCH OFFICER Q3

2026.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss their application and next

steps.

• Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a technical assignment and

attend a series of interviews.