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National Parks Board

Officer / Molecular Biology and Micropropagation (Contract)

National Parks Board

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What the role is

The Singapore Botanic Gardens (SBG) is one of the oldest tropical botanical gardens and one of only three botanic gardens in the world inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has extensive living and herbarium collections, including large living collections of orchids, palms, cycads, gingers and plants of human cultural significance, along with extensive herbarium collections from Singapore, Malaysia and other parts of Southeast Asia. It also has state-of-the-art laboratories for tissue culture work and molecular work.

The Micropropagation Laboratory supports SBG’s orchid hybridisation programme and contributes to native plant conservation through the research and development of micropropagation techniques.

What you will be working on

You will assist with micropropagation research on orchids in the genus, Phalenopsis. This includes, assisting with the micropropagation of tissue-cultured plantlets in the laboratory, preparation of sterile culture media and sub-culturing of different types of orchid and fern cultures.

You will be assigned to carry out duties to support the achievement of the Laboratory’s objectives.

What we are looking for

  • Areas of study in biotechnology or horticulture and landscape management, or any related discipline

  • Relevant experience in tissue culture work or related disciplines will be an added advantage.

  • Be able to work independently, but at the same time be a strong team player with good communication skills and a positive attitude.

  • Have basic Microsoft Office skills.

  • Have an interest in plants with basic horticultural skills, and an inclination towards laboratory work that requires manual dexterity.

  • Be meticulous, patient, able to work under pressure and meet targets.

The successful candidate will be offered an 11-month employment contract.

About National Parks Board

At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.

About your application process

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within National Parks Board or the wider Public Service.