The Interns will have the opportunity to work alongside with forensic scientists and gain practical experience in the field of narcotics drug testing.
Health Sciences Authority
HSA Internship at Illicit Drugs Lab
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What the role is
What you will be working on
The Interns will:
• Acquire knowledge on different drugs of abuse as well as drug trends in Singapore
• Undergo a comprehensive training programme on the use of different equipment and instrument (e.g. balances, pH meter, FTIR, GC-MS, LC) and gain hands-on experience operating them
• Learn and participate in quality assurance programmes undertaken by the laboratory
• Participate in work improvement and R&D projects in various fields such as chemometrics, computational chemistry as well as development/validation of new methodologies for drug testing
[Learning Outcomes]
• Have an overview of the functions and operations of a forensic laboratory
• Gain knowledge on different techniques/methods used in drug testing
• Gain proficiency in operating equipment and instrument independently
• Acquire knowledge and skills to support the operation of an analytical laboratory
What we are looking for
• Currently pursuing undergraduate studies in analytical and organic chemistry
• Instrumental analysis and knowledge in programming will be an advantage
• Able to commit full-time for a minimum of 18 weeks between Jun - Dec 2025
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 Health Sciences Authority or the wider Public Service.
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.
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