Manager / Wildlife Trade (Contract)

National Parks Board

Fixed Terms

Closing on 29 Sep 2025

What the role is

The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of NParks, safeguards the health and welfare of animals through comprehensive and integrated programmes and works closely with partners in the veterinary and animal-related industries to strengthen capacities and enhance competencies in animal health and welfare. It is the main touch-point on animal and veterinary matters in Singapore and the first responder for all animal-related feedback. It also conducts public education and engagement programmes to foster a society, where pet owners, communities, and animals co-exist in our City in Nature.

The Wildlife Trade branch in Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) Cluster implements and enforces the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulations, ensuring that wildlife trade in Singapore is safe and sustainable.

What you will be working on

We are seeking a skilled personnel to develop a comprehensive reference database of chemical signatures for tropical hardwood specimens using Direct Analysis in Real-Time – Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (DART-TOFMS). The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment and contribute to building a reference database for wood identification and authentication.

Key responsibilities includes:

Prepare and process wood samples from various tropical hardwood species for DART-TOFMS analysis following established protocols
Operate and maintain the DART-TOFMS instrument to analyse chemical profiles of wood specimens
Document and compile mass spectrum data into a structured database format
Perform quality control checks and validate experimental results
Assist in interpreting chemical profiles and identifying distinctive markers for different wood species
Maintain detailed laboratory records and prepare technical reports

What we are looking for

Postgraduate qualifications in Chemistry, specifically in analytical or Organic Chemistry or related field is preferred
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in operating mass spectrometry equipment and interpreting mass spectrometry data
Proficiency in chemical profile analysis and data interpretation
Experience with laboratory data management systems
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent documentation and report writing skills
Good project management skills
Interest in tropical plants and wood science
Knowledge of wood chemistry or plant biochemistry is preferred

Office Location

Singapore Botanic Gardens - Seed Bank,

1D Cluny Road, Singapore 259600

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Successful candidates will be offered a 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

This job is closing on 29 Sep 2025.

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.