Scientific Officer (Ionising Radiation Control Dept) - Contract

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

Job summary

NEA National Environment Agency in Singapore seeks a Scientific Officer in the Ionising Radiation Control Department to enforce radiation safety regulations and advance the country’s protection framework. You will review EPR plans, conduct inspections, and develop regulatory guidance while coordinating with industry and international partners.

The role requires a physics or radiation-related degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics or radiation discipline.
• At least 2 years in 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 meet tight deadlines and adapt to changes.
• Motivated, meticulous and committed.
• Knowledge of regulatory matters would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Radiation Protection Act and Regulations across radiation users.
• Review on-site Emergency Preparedness and Response plans for compliance.
• Benchmark and analyze international best practices to improve framework.
• Evaluate protection, security, transport and waste plans for compliance.
• Develop regulatory policies and technical guidance for safe use of radiation.
• Conduct site inspections and investigate regulatory issues.
• Collaborate with industry, international organisations and agencies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Physics degree

Job description

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

• 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

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