Scientific Officer (Scientific Programmes)

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

sggovterp is seeking a Scientific Officer to serve as the operational backbone of laboratory services, delivering accurate diagnostic testing and maintaining high quality controls. The role spans routine assays to advanced molecular diagnostics and cell culture, with emphasis on biosafety and regulatory standards.

The incumbent will manage equipment maintenance, inventory, record-keeping, and participate in method validation and outbreak investigations, ensuring timely reporting of critical

Qualifications

• Recognized education in life sciences or equivalent.
• 5 - 15 years working experience in molecular diagnosis laboratory, with technical, supervisory and management experience.
• Good understanding of local regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine diagnostic testing and process clinical specimens.
• Execute specialized assays including cell culture and molecular diagnostics; maintain quality control.

Skills

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Life sciences

Clinical lab science

Job description

What the role is

This role forms the operational backbone of laboratory services, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of diagnostic testing that directly impacts public health outcomes.

The position requires technical expertise across diverse testing methodologies, from routine clinical assays to sophisticated molecular diagnostics and cell culture techniques, whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality control throughout all laboratory workflows.

The role encompasses critical resource stewardship, including proactive equipment maintenance, strategic inventory management, and adherence to stringent biosafety and regulatory standards that safeguard both laboratory personnel and the integrity of test results.

What you will be working on

The scientific officer shall execute routine diagnostic testing, process clinical specimens, perform specialized assays including cell culture and molecular diagnostics, and maintain quality control procedures and laboratory workflows.

Maintain laboratory equipment, manage reagent inventory, ensure supply chain continuity, follow standard operating procedures, and maintain biosafety protocols for regulatory compliance.

Maintain accurate laboratory records, update databases, report critical results promptly, participate in training programmes, assist in method validation, and support outbreak investigations.

What we are looking for

• Recognized education in life sciences or equivalent
• Tertiary education in medical/clinical laboratory science, Biotechnology, Life Science, Biology, Molecular Biology, Virology, or related disciplines would be an advantage.
• 5 - 15 years working experience in molecular diagnosis laboratory, with technical, supervisory and management experience.
• Good understanding of local regulatory requirements
• Excellent organization skills and attention to details
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Committed to their work with a proactive and resilient attitude
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.