Senior Metrologist (National Metrology Centre, A*STAR)

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR National Metrology Centre in Singapore seeks a Senior Metrologist to lead development and dissemination of pressure and flow measurement standards. You will drive advanced calibration services, lab digitalisation, and transfer of metrology know‑how to industry.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maintain ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, participate in international comparisons, and mentor junior staff while advancing national measurement capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in research or development projects in metrology or related fields.
• Ability to lead capability development and drive technical excellence.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive and assure quality of national standards for pressure and flow.
• Advance international equivalence and participate in comparisons.
• Lead preparation for peer reviews and maintain global recognition.
• Develop and validate pressure/flow methods, procedures, and systems.
• Disseminate standards to industry and expand calibration services.
• Identify new metrology capabilities and lead new projects.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee technical work packages.
• Digitalise measurement and calibration processes in the laboratory.

Skills

Pressure metrology

Flow metrology

Measurement science

Instrumentation

Automation

Uncertainty analysis

Quality assurance

Technical leadership

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Tools

ISO/IEC 17025

Metrological traceability

Job description

A*STAR NMC is looking for a Senior Metrologist in leading the development, maintenance and dissemination of pressure and flow measurement standards, and transfer of measurement technologies and know-hows to the industry. This person will also drive advanced calibration and measurement service development and laboratory process digitalisation and automation.

Long Description

The A*STAR National Metrology Centre is the national measurement institute of Singapore, dedicated to advancing measurement science for an innovative and competitive economy. We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated, and innovative professional with good technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills to join our multidisciplinary team.

Successful candidate will be working with a team of Technical Associates, Metrologists and Scientists to support a competent and internationally recognized national measurement infrastructure for Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and assure the quality of national measurement standards and systems for pressure and flow areas, ensuring compliance with NMC’s quality management system and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Strengthen and advance the establishment and maintenance of the international equivalence of Singapore’s pressure and flow measurement capabilities through participation in international measurement comparisons and related technical activities.
• Lead the preparation for and conduction of NMC’s peer reviews by international metrology experts to maintain global recognition of NMC’s pressure and flow calibration and measurement capabilities.
• Develop, validate, enhance, and advance pressure and flow measurement methods, calibration systems, technical procedures, and related capabilities.
• Drive and expand calibration and measurement services to disseminate national pressure and flow standards and measurement technologies to industry.
• Identify emerging measurement needs and lead the development of new metrology capabilities and services for industry.
• Drive technical consultancy initiatives and provide expert guidance to industry in resolving their pressure and flow measurement challenges.
• Initiative, plan and lead training and proficiency testing activities in pressure and flow areas.
• Develop and implement solutions to automate and digitalise measurement and calibration processes in the Pressure and Flow Laboratory.
• Initiative and lead technical projects, including planning, scoping, coordinating resources, managing technical issues, and delivering agreed outcomes within the required timelines.
• Mentor and guide junior staff, students, and trainees, and assist in reviewing their technical work where required.
• Serve as the technical domain expert and conduct technical assessments under the Singapore Accreditation Council Singapore Laboratory Accreditation Scheme and contribute to the training of new technical assessors.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with industry, accreditation bodies, national metrology institutes, research organisations, government agencies, and international experts to advance metrology capabilities and collaborations.
• Promote and drive compliance of laboratory operations and technical activities with NMC’s quality, health, safety, and environmental requirement.

Job Requirements

Qualification & Field Of Study

Proven track record of carrying out a research or development project in a Science or Engineering discipline demonstrating the competency from proposal writing to project completion in a project cycle, preferably in Metrology, Measurement Science, Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, or other disciplines relevant to pressure and flow measurement.

Candidates should possess strong technical foundations and relevant professional experience in metrology, measurement science, calibration, instrumentation, automation, or related technical systems, with the ability to lead capability development and drive technical excellence.

Min. Years Of Experience

Preferably no less than 4 years of relevant professional experience in pressure and flow measurement, calibration, metrology, instrumentation, automation, or a related technical field, including demonstrated experience in leading technical activities, and capability development.

Candidates with significant experience in other measurement disciplines may also be considered, provided they possess strong measurement science fundamentals, a proven track record of achieving excellence in learning a new area, and the ability to develop advanced expertise in pressure and flow metrology.

Other Requirements (e.g. Skills, Competencies)

• Strong technical knowledge in pressure and flow metrology, measurement science, or related disciplines, with the potential to develop into a technical leader.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking skills.
• Good technical communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver technical work packages or research projects in a structured and effective manner.
• Strong practical experience in pressure and flow measurement, calibration, instrumentation, or related fields is preferred.
• Experience or potential in developing measurement methods, calibration systems, technical procedures, uncertainty analysis, and quality assurance programmes is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025, metrological traceability, and accreditation is preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience in automation, digitalisation, and data-driven approaches, preferably for measurement, instrumentation, or calibration applications, would be advantageous.
• Knowledge and/or experience in international comparisons, proficiency testing, accreditation activities, or technical assessments would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, develop, and guide technical staff or students would be advantageous.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Ability and aspiration to develop themselves into a technical domain leader.