The Minimum Viable Product Studio (MVP Studio) of NUS Enterprise, Technology Transfer and Innovation, supports NUS startups and research groups in their prototyping journey by providing industry know-how and technical guidance in the productization of intellectual property. We are seeking an experienced Bioengineer with expertise in product development, synthesis, and commercialization process, to join our team as a Master Engineer (Bioengineering).

As a Master Engineer (Bioengineering), you will guide NUS startups through product concept development, material optimization, and product-to-market process. You will support the prototyping phase of NUS startups and collaborate closely with internal cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver robust functional prototypes. 

Prototype Design & Development

• Able to translate lab research into viable and scalable prototypes.
• Provide expertise in bioengineering synthesis, product concept development, and material optimization.
• Assist in prototype testing, validation, and iteration to improve functionality and feasibility.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and regulatory compliance.

​​​​​​​Technical Advisor to NUS Startups

• Support interdisciplinary teams in areas such as biomaterials, synthetic biology, biomedical devices, and bioprocess engineering.
• Identify challenges in scaling and propose solutions for commercial readiness.
• Provide technical guidance and design expertise throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate effectively with internal team members, startups, NUS faculty members.
• Communicate technical concepts and solutions to non-technical team members and stakeholders.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Vendor Management

• Identify and establish relationships with key vendors and suppliers for bioengineering-related materials and equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure delivery timelines and quality standards are met.

• Ph.D. degree in Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong research background and proven industrial experience in bioengineering R&D, product development, or commercialization.
• Good knowledge in synthesis techniques, biomanufacturing, and engineering principles.
• Proven track record of assisting research projects in transitioning from the lab to market.
• Familiarity with regulatory pathways, including FDA, ISO, and GMP compliance.
• Proven team manager with excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor and guide startup teams.