Principal / Senior Analyst (Diagnostics) – Contract

National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Health Institute (EHI) under the National Environment Agency (NEA) is seeking a lab analyst to support early diagnostic work for vector-borne diseases. The role involves joining a diagnostic team, contributing to quality management, and collaborating on research projects.

Candidates should have 5+ years in molecular biology, experience with BSL-3 environments, strong analytical and communication skills, and flexibility to work after hours or weekends if required.

Qualifications

• A good degree in Life Sciences, Biology, or related disciplines with at least 5 years of working experience in molecular biology techniques.
• Experience in BSL3 laboratory is preferred
• Excellent analytical mind and systematic in planning
• Able to multitask and a team player
• Task orientated and meticulous
• Good in communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to work after office hours and weekends if required

Responsibilities

• Be part of the diagnostic team at the Environmental Health Institute that provides early diagnosis of vector-borne diseases.
• Participate in quality management initiatives and collaborate in research projects.
• Handle risk group 2 pathogens and work with risk group 3 pathogens; contribute to risk assessment and protocol development.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

BSL-3 laboratory experience

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Team player

Communication skills

Willing to work after hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Biology

Job description

What the role is

The Environmental Health Institute (EHI), a research arm of the National Environment Agency (NEA), conducts multi-disciplinary scientific research that translates into evidence-based public health programmes and policies. We are looking for a self-driven, committed, and inquisitive laboratory analyst to augment our research and surveillance programmes. You will be part of a dynamic team that works closely with a network of local and international collaborators to shape our public health landscape.

What you will be working on

The successful candidate will be part of the diagnostic team at the EHI that provides early diagnosis of vector-borne diseases. The candidate is also expected to participate in quality management initiatives and collaborate in research projects. Besides handling risk group 2 pathogens, you are required to work with risk group 3 pathogens and be involved in the risk assessment and development of protocols.

What we are looking for

• A good degree in Life Sciences, Biology, or related disciplines with at least 5 years of working experience in molecular biology techniques
• Experience in BSL3 laboratory is preferred
• Excellent analytical mind and systematic in planning
• Able to multitask and a team player
• Task orientated and meticulous
• Good in communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to work after office hours and weekends if required