Senior Regulatory Scientist — Ionising Radiation Safety

National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

National Environment Agency in Singapore seeks a Senior Scientific Officer to enforce radiation safety regulations within the Ionising Radiation Control Department. You will oversee licensing, inspection, and compliance across radiation users to strengthen public and environmental protection.

The role involves developing regulatory policies and collaborating with local and international partners to implement robust safety standards and incident response capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics or radiation-related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in ionising radiation, radiation protection, or EPR.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical, writing and presentation skills.
• Able to work in a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to work efficiently and meet tight deadlines.
• Able to adapt to changes and have a positive work attitude.
• Knowledge in legal and regulatory matters would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Administering the Radiation Protection Act and its Regulations, and ensuring regulatory compliance across all radiation users
• Establishing regulatory requirements for licensees’ on-site Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) plans and reviewing plans for compliance
• Reviewing and enhancing the regulatory regime through benchmarking and analysis of international best practices
• Evaluating radiation protection, security, transport and radioactive waste management plans for compliance
• Developing regulatory policies, guidance and technical documents for safe and secure use of radiation in industrial and medical facilities
• Conducting site inspections, investigating regulatory issues, and providing technical advice on radiation protection matters
• Collaborating with industry stakeholders, international organisations, consultants as well as local and foreign government agencies

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Written communication

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Physics or radiation-related discipline

Job description

National Environment Agency in Singapore seeks a Senior Scientific Officer to enforce radiation safety regulations within the Ionising Radiation Control Department. You will oversee licensing, inspection, and compliance across radiation users to strengthen public and environmental protection.

The role involves developing regulatory policies and collaborating with local and international partners to implement robust safety standards and incident response capabilities.