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Health Sciences Authority

Senior/ Forensic Scientist, Forensic Chemistry & Physics Lab (Forensic Patterns)

Health Sciences Authority

Fixed Terms

Closing in 3 day(s)

What the role is

We are seeking passionate individuals to be part of a dynamic team that strives for continuous improvements and innovation to support forensic investigations in the area of forensic patterns.

  • Provide quality and efficient forensic science services for casework in the area of Forensic Patterns (eg. firearms, toolmarks, manufacturing marks, impressions and questioned documents).
  • Conduct forensic examination of exhibits submitted to the laboratory by law enforcement agencies
  • Prepare forensic reports and provide expert testimony in Court for the administration of Justice.
  • Assist in/Lead research projects to develop and improve in the methodology, technology and quality aspects of Forensic Patterns.
  • Attend crime scenes when required.

Job Requirements

  • Background in Chemistry / Physics / Forensic Science / Materials Science Engineering or a relevant field.
  • Good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with attention to details.
  • Excellent written and spoken English and good oral presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with programming languages such as MATLAB, R and Python is a plus.
  • Highly motivated with a strong desire to serve the administration of justice.
  • Ability to work independently and also collaborate withothers.

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.