Senior BSL-3/ABSL-3 Operations Specialist

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The A*STAR High Containment Facility (A*HCF), hosted by A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (A*IDL), supports research involving Risk Group 3 pathogens and strengthens Singapore's capabilities in infectious disease research and pandemic preparedness.

We are seeking a Research Officer or Senior Research Officer to support the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the Facility's BSL-3 and ABSL-3 laboratories.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Medical or Clinical Laboratory Science, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Virology, or related field.
• Experience in laboratory operations and biosafety.
• BSL-3 or high-containment experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Support the day-to-day operations and readiness of BSL-3 and ABSL-3 laboratories, including routine facility checks and coordination of operational activities.
• Conduct onboarding, practical training and competency assessments for facility users on routine work practices, containment procedures, PPE and emergency response requirements.
• Maintain accurate and current operational documentation, including SOPs, training records, equipment records, facility logs and regulatory records.
• Support inspections, audits, certifications and regulatory submissions, including preparation of records and follow-up on observations.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, servicing, calibration and certification of laboratory equipment with stakeholders and vendors.
• Monitor laboratory consumables and PPE to support operational continuity and emergency preparedness.
• Support decontamination, waste-management and material-transfer activities per approved procedures.
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities, drills, investigations and follow-up actions.
• Provide operational support for approved research activities involving Risk Group 3 pathogens, including pathogen inactivation after training.
• Support ABSL-3 activities and animal work where required; training will be provided if no prior experience.
• Collaborate with scientific teams to identify operational issues and implement safety and workflow improvements.
• Undertake other facility operations and laboratory support duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

BSL-3 experience

Laboratory operations

Biosafety compliance

Documentation focus

Training and competency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Medical or Clinical Laboratory Science or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

The A*STAR High Containment Facility (A*HCF), hosted by A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (A*IDL), supports research involving Risk Group 3 pathogens and strengthens Singapore's capabilities in infectious disease research and pandemic preparedness.

We are seeking a Research Officer or Senior Research Officer to support the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the Facility's BSL-3 and ABSL-3 laboratories.