Virologist

DSO National Laboratories; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense research organization in Singapore is looking for a Virologist to design and execute experiments related to virology and immunology. Candidates should have a Masters or PhD in Immunology or Virology and experience in virus culture and related technologies. The role involves working in high containment laboratories and requires strong communication and presentation skills. This opportunity offers competitive remuneration and development tools for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration packages

Scholarship opportunities

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Immunology or Virology required.
• Experience in virus culture and related technologies is essential.
• Ability to work in high containment laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments involving virological and immunological assays.
• Analyze data and prepare reports based on experimental results.
• Present findings in review meetings.

Skills

Virus culture

Proteomic technologies

Transcriptomic technologies

Good communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Masters/PhD in Immunology/Virology

Job description

DSO National Laboratories (DSO) is Singapore’s largest defence research and development (R&D) organisation, with the critical mission to develop technological solutions to sharpen the cutting edge of Singapore's national security. At DSO, you will develop more than just a career. This is where you will make a real impact and shape the future of defence across the spectrum of air, land, sea, space and cyberspace.

The Human Systems (HS) Division strengthens Singapore’s defence by developing capabilities in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defence, human factor engineering, and behavioural science. We protect against chemical and biological warfare and enhance the safety and performance of the Singapore Armed Forces.

People are DSO’s greatest asset. You will get to realise your career aspirations and develop your own niche either as a deep technical expert or a leader in the team. With frequent career dialogues and a robust training and development framework, we will provide you with the necessary development tools for you to reach your potential. You will also be recognised and rewarded through competitive remuneration packages and scholarship opportunities.

Virologist

In this role, you will:

• Design and execute experiments independently involving virological and immunological assays, small animal testing with mice in BSL2 / BSL3 facilities
• Design and perform proteomic and transcriptomic analyses to understand host-pathogen interactions
• Perform data analysis and prepare reports and slides based on experimental results
• Present experimental results in review meetings

Job Requirements

• Masters/ PhD in Immunology/ Virology
• Willing to work in high containment laboratories (BSL3 and BSL4 facilities)
• Willing to handle small animals (e.g. mice) in ABSL3 facility
• Experience in virus culture, proteomic and transcriptomic technologies is required
• Good communication, presentation and writing skills
• Highly motivated and able to work well both independently and as a team