Scientist / Senior Scientist - Veterinary Bacteriology (Contract)

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of NParks in Singapore, is seeking a laboratory specialist to provide professional diagnostic and research support for animal and zoonotic biosurveillance programmes. You will collaborate on national and international projects and deliver laboratory services to external customers, contributing to NParks' mission of protecting animal health and biodiversity.

You will lead projects on pathogen characterisation, develop testing pipelines for

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Science or related field.
• At least two years of hands-on experience in a veterinary, medical or research laboratory preferred.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Microbiology or Life Sciences are advantageous.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and quality assurance systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects involving molecular pathogen characterisation, AMR detection, monitoring, and data analysis.
• Develop and validate test protocols and sequencing pipelines (NGS) for veterinary and zoonotic pathogens.
• Support laboratory diagnostics for disease outbreak investigations and biosurveillance.
• Contribute to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 compliant quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Molecular diagnostics

Antimicrobial resistance

NGS data analysis

Laboratory operations

Team collaboration

IT skills

Leadership

Education

Biology/Life Science degree

Postgraduate qualifications in Microbiology/Life Sciences (advantageous)

Tools

NGS platforms

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 knowledge

Microsoft Office

Job description

What the role is

The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of NParks, safeguards the health and welfare of animals through comprehensive and integrated programmes and works closely with partners in the veterinary and animal-related industries to strengthen capacities and enhance competencies in animal health and welfare. It is the main touch-point on animal and veterinary matters in Singapore and the first responder for all animal-related feedback. It also conducts public education and engagement programmes to foster a humane and gracious society for all, where pet owners, communities, and animals co-exist in greater harmony within our City in Nature.

What you will be working on

Join our trans-disciplinary team at the Centre for Animal and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS) within the AVS cluster. You will provide professional laboratory diagnostic and research support for animal and zoonotic disease biosurveillance programmes, collaborate on research projects with national and international partners, and deliver laboratory services to external customers. Your work will directly contribute to NParks' mission of creating the best living environment through excellence in nature conservation, greenery, recreation, and veterinary care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects involving advanced molecular pathogen characterisation, antimicrobial resistance detection, monitoring, and data analysis, as well as method establishment and validation
• Develop, establish, and validate test protocols and pipelines for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and other sequencing platforms for genomic analysis of veterinary and zoonotic bacterial pathogens, and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) across various sample types, including environmental samples
• Support laboratory diagnostics for disease outbreak investigations and biosurveillance programmes
• Contribute to the maintenance and continuous improvement of our quality assurance system in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards

What we are looking for

• Areas of study in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Science, Life Science, or related fields.
• At least two years of hands-on experience in a relevant veterinary, medical or research laboratory preferred.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Microbiology, Life Sciences, or related science discipline is advantageous.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and quality assurance systems, preferably ISO/IEC 17025:2017, will be advantageous.
• Highly motivated individual with passion for laboratory sciences and its application to support and protect animal health and welfare and biodiversity and conservation.
• Proficient in IT skills e.g. Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Possess initiative, leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Office Location

Animal & Plant Health Centre 6 Perahu Road Singapore Singapore 718827

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Successful candidates will be offered employment on contract basis.