Senior / Laboratory Officer - DNAPL (Synapse) Health Sciences Authority | Sciences (e.g. life sciences, bio-technology etc.) Fixed Terms Closing in 2 day(s)

Republic Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Polytechnic is seeking a dynamic professional to support forensic biology operations and drive digital transformation within the Biology Division. You will help modernize laboratory information systems, automate workflows, and develop data analytics solutions to improve efficiency, data integrity and user experience.

The role involves collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, implementing new digital capabilities, and contributing to innovation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Background in Biology/Biomedical Science/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• Interest or experience in laboratory information systems, digital technologies, process automation or data analytics.
• Familiarity with tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Power Platform, SQL, Python, Power BI or similar platforms would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support forensic laboratory operations, including evidence examination, sample processing and laboratory administration.
• Administer and support laboratory information systems (LIMS) and related digital platforms.
• Develop and implement digital, automation and data analytics solutions to improve laboratory operations.
• Assist in the development, validation and implementation of new laboratory technologies, methods and digital capabilities.
• Contribute to laboratory improvement, innovation and digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Forensic workflows

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Biology/ Biomedical Science/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Power Platform

SQL

Python

Power BI

Job description

What the role is:

As a member of the Biology Division, you will contribute to both laboratory operations and digital transformation initiatives. Beyond supporting forensic casework examination and routine laboratory activities, you will play a key role in enhancing laboratory information systems, developing digital solutions, streamlining workflows, and implementing automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency, data integrity and user experience.

What you will be working on:

• Support forensic laboratory operations, including evidence examination, sample processing and laboratory administration.
• Administer and support laboratory information systems (LIMS) and related digital platforms.
• Develop and implement digital, automation and data analytics solutions to improve laboratory operations.
• Assist in the development, validation and implementation of new laboratory technologies, methods and digital capabilities.
• Contribute to laboratory improvement, innovation and digital transformation initiatives.

What we are looking for:

• Background in Biology/Biomedical Science/ Biotechnology/ Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• Interest or experience in laboratory information systems, digital technologies, process automation or data analytics.
• Familiarity with tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Power Platform, SQL, Python, Power BI or similar platforms would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

About Health Sciences Authority

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) applies medical, pharmaceutical and scientific expertise through its three professional groups, Health Products Regulation, Blood Services and Applied Sciences, to protect and advance national health and safety. HSA is a multidisciplinary authority. It serves as the national regulator for health products, ensuring they are wisely regulated to meet standards of safety, quality and efficacy. As the national blood service, it is responsible for providing a safe and adequate blood supply. It also applies specialised scientific, forensic, investigative and analytical capabilities in serving the administration of justice.For more details, visit http://www.hsa.gov.sg/.For more updates on public health and safety matters, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/HSAsg and LinkedIn at https://sg.linkedin.com/company/health-sciences-authority.