Research & Business Scientist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct experimental research for enzyme-based processes for small-molecule pharmaceuticals.
• Promote process development in collaboration with research teams in Japan, customers, and external resources.
• Plan, conduct, and report experimental research.
• Enzyme screening, development of enzyme-based processes, enzyme engineering through genetic engineering.
• Development of cultivation methods using genetically modified microorganisms.
• Development of analytical methods, scale-up studies utilizing external resources, and evaluation of new enzyme-related technologies.
• Collaborate closely with internal R&D personnel, customer-facing staff, experimental equipment suppliers, raw material suppliers, and external technical service providers to execute experimental research effectively.
• Conduct technical supports for the production.
• Conduct research and information gathering related to R&D projects, including regulatory requirements, scientific literature, technical journals, seminars, customer interviews, and trade shows.
• Promote the exploration, evaluation, and introduction of new enzyme-related technologies for future application.
• Support sales personnel by providing technical advice and proposing solutions to customer issues and challenges related to enzyme-based processes.
• Collaborate with R&D personnel, Sales, and Marketing teams to advance the development of enzyme-based processes.

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE SKILLS

• Emotional Empathy
• Positive Attitude
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Interpersonal Skills