Food Radioactivity Scientist - Innovate Testing & Compliance

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health agency in Singapore is seeking experts for food safety regulatory testing, focusing on food radioactivity assessment. Candidates should possess a BSc, MSc, or PhD in Chemistry or Radiochemistry and experience with relevant testing methods and instruments is advantageous. This role emphasizes the importance of maintaining compliance with laboratory standards and offers opportunities for personal and professional development, as well as participation in national and international projects.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, proactive, and resourceful.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform food radioactivity testing for SFA monitoring programs.
• Expand testing capabilities of Food Radioactivity Specialist Team.
• Implement ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory quality assurance programs.
• Prepare method and equipment SOPs and quality documents.
• Conduct method validation for test methods.

Skills

Knowledge of foodborne chemical hazards

Experience with radioanalytical instruments

Proficient in MS Office applications

Education

BSc, MSc or PhD in Chemistry or Radiochemistry

Tools

Alpha spectrometer

Liquid scintillation counter

Gamma spectrometer

Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer

Job description

A government health agency in Singapore is seeking experts for food safety regulatory testing, focusing on food radioactivity assessment. Candidates should possess a BSc, MSc, or PhD in Chemistry or Radiochemistry and experience with relevant testing methods and instruments is advantageous. This role emphasizes the importance of maintaining compliance with laboratory standards and offers opportunities for personal and professional development, as well as participation in national and international projects.