[What the role is]
You will work in Environmental Health Institute, and be a member in the Microbiology & Molecular Epidemiology Division. You will be part of the diagnostic team at the Environmental Health Institute that provides early diagnosis of vector-borne diseases. You are also expected to participate in quality management initiatives and to collaborate in research projects. Besides handling risk group 2 pathogens, you are required to work with risk group 3 pathogens and involve in the risk assessment and development of protocols.

[What you will be working on]

We are looking for self-driven, committed, and inquisitive laboratory analyst to augment our research and surveillance programmes at the Environmental Health Institute (EHI). If you enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary environment, where your work is translated into evidence-based public health programmes and policies, we invite you to join us. You will be part of a dynamic team that works closely with a network of local and international collaborators to shape our public health landscape.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biology or related disciplines with at least
  5 years of working experience in molecular biology techniques.

• Experience in Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3) laboratory is preferred.

• Excellent analytical mind and systematic in planning.

• Able to multitask and a team player.

• Task orientated and meticulous.

• Good interpersonal communication skill.

• Willing to work after office hours and weekends if required.

Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations. For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg