Scientific Officer (Ionising Radiation Control Dept) - Contract

Public Service Division; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

National Environment Agency (NEA) is seeking a Scientific Officer in the Ionising Radiation Control Department to enforce radiation safety regulations and strengthen Singapore’s radiation protection framework. You will inspect sites, assess regulatory compliance, and collaborate with industry stakeholders to uphold high safety standards.

The role requires a degree in physics or a related discipline and at least two years of relevant experience in ionising radiation.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to analyze regulatory requirements and synthesize findings.
• Good writing and presentation skills for technical documents.
• Able to work in a team and independently with minimal supervision.

Aufgaben

• Enforce the Radiation Protection Act and Regulations across radiation users.
• Review on-site Emergency Preparedness and Response plans for compliance.
• Contribute to regulatory framework improvements through benchmarking of international practices.
• Evaluate protection, security, transport and waste management plans for compliance.
• Develop regulatory policies, guidance and technical documents for safe radiation use.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical advice on radiation protection matters.
• Collaborate with industry, international bodies and government agencies on regulatory matters.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Physics degree or radiation-related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

[What the role is]

The Radiation Protection and Nuclear Science Group in NEA is Singapore’s national authority for radiation protection, safeguarding the public, radiation workers and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation. Our Regulation Division administers and enforces the Radiation Protection Act and Regulations through licensing, inspection, and enforcement.

[What you will be working on]

As a Scientific Officer of the Ionising Radiation Control Department, you will enforce radiation safety regulations and advance Singapore’s radiation protection framework through:

• Administering the Radiation Protection Act and its Regulations, and ensuring regulatory compliance across all radiation users




• Reviewing licensees’ on‑site Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) plans to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and identify areas for improvement




• Supporting the review and enhancement of the regulatory framework through benchmarking and analysis of international best practices




• Evaluating radiation protection, security, transport and radioactive waste management plans for compliance with regulatory requirements




• Contributing to the development of regulatory policies, guidance and technical documents for the safe and secure use of radiation in industrial and medical facilities




• Conducting site inspections, investigating regulatory issues, and providing technical advice on radiation protection matters




• Working with industry stakeholders, international organisations, consultants as well as local and foreign government agencies on regulatory and technical matters

[What we are looking for]

The job might be for you if you possess:

• Degree in Physics or radiation-related discipline




• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in the field of ionising radiation and radiation protection




• Strong communication and interpersonal skills




• Good analytical, writing and presentation skills




• Able to work in a team and independently with minimal supervision




• Able to work efficiently and meet tight deadlines




• Able to adapt to changes and have a positive work attitude




• Highly motivated, meticulous and committed




• Knowledge in legal and regulatory matters would be advantageous