Lead Vector Researcher (Field & Lab)

National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

National Environment Agency (NEA) invites applications for a position within the Environmental Health Institute (EHI) to support urban vector surveillance and research in Singapore. The role involves fieldwork, laboratory tasks, and data-driven analyses that feed into public health programmes and policies.

The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team, handle routine workflows, and contribute to projects on Aedes vectors and related control strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Life Sciences or related disciplines.
• At least 1 year of relevant entomology experience would be advantageous.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Able to systematically perform routine workflow with an eye for detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in scientific writing, reporting, and communications.
• Valid Class 3 driver's licence with willingness to travel to field sites preferred.

Responsibilities

• Routine and systematic fieldwork and laboratory tasks foundational to evidence-based research.
• Vector surveillance and lab studies.
• Mosquito identification and sample processing.
• Data entry and analyses.
• Preparation and maintenance of logistics for field sites.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

National Environment Agency (NEA) invites applications for a position within the Environmental Health Institute (EHI) to support urban vector surveillance and research in Singapore. The role involves fieldwork, laboratory tasks, and data-driven analyses that feed into public health programmes and policies.

The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team, handle routine workflows, and contribute to projects on Aedes vectors and related control strategies.