Branch Head (Microbiology & Molecular Biology)

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in Singapore is seeking a Branch Head for Microbiology & Molecular Biology to lead teams in food safety diagnostics and research. The position requires a PhD and substantial experience in a supervisory laboratory role. Successful candidates will enhance laboratory operations and contribute to food safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a diagnostic lab or research group.
• Experience with ISO 17025 accreditation is required.
• Familiarity with food safety regulatory standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure timely diagnostic results.
• Supervise and lead lab process improvements.
• Mentor food scientists and manage their professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Laboratory Management

Scientific Research

Mentorship

Education

PhD in Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, or Microbial Genomics

Job description

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Branch Head (Microbiology & Molecular Biology)

Apply locations SFA - NCFS time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR-10000041686

[What the role is]

As a Branch Head reporting to the Director of Food Science Rapid Response Department in the National Centre for Food Science (NCFS), you will supervise three Specialist Teams in the areas of Food Microbiology, Food Virology, and Food Bioengineering to support the operational needs of SFA in food safety programmes, risk assessment and foodborne outbreak investigation.

[What you will be working on]

• To oversee the daily operations of the three Specialist Teams to ensure that accurate and timely diagnostic results are produced to meet the needs of SFA in food safety programmes, risk assessment and foodborne outbreak investigation. This will involve coordination of work across departments within NCFS and across SFA.
• To supervise and lead operational review and implement strategies for improvement and optimisation of laboratory workflows to enhance work processes. This will include driving lab testing capability development such as automation and new diagnostics technologies.
• To keep abreast of the latest food safety regulatory developments (e.g. food safety standards) in the three specialist fields and provide up-to-date scientific assessment to inform SFA’s needs (e.g. to support food safety regulatory review).
• To mentor food scientists in the branch by planning and guiding their scientific professional development.
• To explore research grants, propose and lead food safety scientific research projects with other stakeholders and collaborators.

[What we are looking for]

• PhD in the related specialist areas, e.g. microbiology, virology, molecular biology and microbial genomics.
• At least 5 years of working experience in supervising a diagnostic laboratory with ISO 17025 accreditation or a research group in the related specialist scientific areas, e.g. microbiology, virology, molecular biology and microbial genomics.
• Familiarity with international food safety regulatory standards and good track records in scientific publications would be advantageous.

Other information

Office Location:SFA National Centre for Food Science, 7 International Business Park

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified for the interview.

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