Diagnostic Bacteriology Scientist - Genomics & Mentorship

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist for their clinical microbiology lab. This role involves leading a section in bacterial genomics and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a PhD or relevant master's degree along with substantial work experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in statistical programming are necessary. Join us in contributing to public health and understanding infectious diseases.

Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical science, bioinformatics, or related field.
• Masters with minimum 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Degree with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong command of English and communication skills.
• Proficiency in scripting and statistical languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead bacterial genomics section and contribute to disease understanding.
• Mentor junior staff and update departmental policies.
• Work rotating shifts.

Skills

Bacterial genomics

Communication skills

Statistical languages (e.g., Perl, Python, R)

Wet lab experience

Bioinformatics analysis

Education

PhD in relevant discipline

Masters in relevant discipline

Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Job description

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist for their clinical microbiology lab. This role involves leading a section in bacterial genomics and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a PhD or relevant master's degree along with substantial work experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in statistical programming are necessary. Join us in contributing to public health and understanding infectious diseases.