Laboratory Safety & Compliance Specialist

SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY (SFA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is committed to ensuring and securing a supply of safe food for Singapore. The National Centre for Food Science (NCFS) serves as the national reference laboratory on food science, conducting safety monitoring to support risk assessment and enforcement of food regulations to protect consumer health.

As a Scientist in the Laboratory Safety Specialist Team (LST) under the Lab Development Department, you will help ensure that laboratory operations are conducted in a

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 and laboratory safety practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Co-pilot) and familiarity with database management systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across different levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory safety audits and ensure timely follow-up and closure of corrective actions by the respective laboratories.
• Review Risk Assessments (RA) of laboratory work processes to identify and mitigate potential hazards and maintain RA Master List and Risk Register.
• Respond to laboratory safety incidents by conducting investigations, documenting findings, identifying root causes and following up on corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Organize and conduct adequate training and re‑training program for staff on safety and health related matters.
• Monitor and analyse safety performance indicators, incident trends, and audit findings, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety compliance and performance across NCFS.
• Review and maintain the Safety and Health Manual and develop, implement and periodically review Safety Work Instructions to ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Manage licences required for laboratory operations under relevant regulatory authorities, including SCDF, SPF, and NEA, ensuring timely renewals and compliance.
• Maintain workplace safety and health records, including vaccination requirements and medical examination status for laboratory personnel, procuring related services such as vaccination programmes as required.
• Serve as Secretariat to the NCFS WSH Working Committee, providing admirative and coordination support, drafting Notes of Meeting in a timely and accurate manner, and diligently following up on all matters arising to ensure decisions and action items are tracked through to completion.

Skills

Lab safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Life Sciences/Chemistry/Occupational Safety & Health

Job description

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is committed to ensuring and securing a supply of safe food for Singapore. The National Centre for Food Science (NCFS) serves as the national reference laboratory on food science, conducting safety monitoring to support risk assessment and enforcement of food regulations to protect consumer health.

As a Scientist in the Laboratory Safety Specialist Team (LST) under the Lab Development Department, you will help ensure that laboratory operations are conducted in a