Laboratory Safety & Compliance Specialist

SFA Singapore Food Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) invites a Scientist to join the Laboratory Safety Specialist Team within the NCFS, supporting laboratory safety, quality management, and continuous improvement. You will work with STLs and NCFS colleagues to ensure a safe, compliant and high-performing lab environment that underpins NCFS's scientific mission.

Responsibilities include auditing safety, maintaining risk registers, investigating incidents, coordinating training, and managing safety licenses and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Occupational Safety & Health, or a related scientific or safety discipline.
• Knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health Regulations.
• Experience with safety audits, risk assessments, or quality assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Administer laboratory safety audits and ensure closure of corrective actions.
• Review risk assessments (RA) of lab work processes and maintain Risk Register.
• Investigate laboratory safety incidents and follow up on corrective actions.
• Organise and deliver safety training and retraining for staff.
• Monitor safety performance indicators, incident trends and audit findings.
• Maintain Safety Work Instructions and Safety Manual to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage licences for laboratory operations (SCDF, SPF, NEA).
• Serve as Secretariat to NCFS WSH Working Committee and track actions.
• Oversee Visitor Management System (VMS), CCTV, and Access Control System (ACS).
• Procure safety and security products and services; maintain records for NCFS central store.
• Contribute to NCFS Quality Management System (QMS) and drive continuous improvement.
• Explore digital tools, data analytics, and AI applications for safety and quality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Multitasking

Digital tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Life Sciences/Chemistry/OSH

Tools

Microsoft Office

Co-pilot

Database management

Job description

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) invites a Scientist to join the Laboratory Safety Specialist Team within the NCFS, supporting laboratory safety, quality management, and continuous improvement. You will work with STLs and NCFS colleagues to ensure a safe, compliant and high-performing lab environment that underpins NCFS's scientific mission.

Responsibilities include auditing safety, maintaining risk registers, investigating incidents, coordinating training, and managing safety licenses and