Life Science Internship at GenScript in Singapore
GenScript is hiring an Intern – Biotechnologist (Gene) in Singapore to support its gene-synthesis and molecular-biology operations. This Life Science internship at GenScript Careers offers hands-on exposure to advanced genetic engineering techniques while working in a fast-paced biotech production environment. Interns will gain practical experience across gene synthesis workflows, quality inspection, and laboratory operations while contributing to real customer-driven projects.
About the Company:
GenScript Biotech Corporation (Stock Code: 1548.HK) is a global biotechnology group founded in 2002, with operations across North America, Europe, Greater China, and the Asia-Pacific region. Built on its leading gene synthesis technology, GenScript operates as a Life Science CRO and provides enzyme and synthetic biology products, biologics development and manufacturing, and cell therapy solutions. GenScript’s mission is to become the world’s most reliable biotech company, improving human health and the natural world through biotechnology.
Internship Details:
- Job Title: Intern – Biotechnologist (Gene)
- Job Type: Internship
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
- Work Schedule: 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week (2 rest days may not fall on weekends)
- Department: Gene Synthesis / Biotechnology
- Employment Type: On-site
Educational Requirements:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, Bioengineering, or related disciplines
Key Responsibilities:
- In this Life Science Internship at GenScript Careers, you should synthesize targeted genes according to departmental rules and customer requirements
- Perform experimental procedures, including PCR, ligation, transformation, bacterial inspection, plasmid construction, and quality inspection
- Conduct gene synthesis, vector construction, gene mutation, plasmid extraction, and sequence analysis
- As a Biotechnologist, you should perform sequencing, PCR, qPCR, reagent preparation, and quality inspections in this Life Science Internship
- Record experimental data, perform analysis, and evaluate results accurately
- As a Biotechnologist Intern, you should ensure strict compliance with safety regulations and SOPs for production and laboratory operations
- Identify, report, and actively resolve issues arising during the production process
- Ensure proper daily experiment handover and conduct preliminary analysis of unfinished experiments
- Complete additional tasks assigned by supervisors in the Life Science Internship
Skills Required:
- Strong foundation in molecular biology and cell biology
- Hands-on experience with genetic engineering techniques such as Primer and plasmid design, PCR and restriction digestion, Homologous recombination, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, Transformation and plasmid isolation, Sequence analysis
- Ability to work independently in a laboratory setting
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Resilience and the ability to perform under pressure
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Team-oriented mindset
Benefits of the Life Science Internship:
- Hands-on training in advanced gene synthesis and molecular biology techniques
- Exposure to global biotech operations and industry-standard workflows
- Opportunity to work with experienced scientists in a production-focused lab environment
- Skill development in quality inspection, data analysis, and laboratory compliance
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
- Career-building experience within a leading global biotechnology company
