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PUB, The National Water Agency

PUB, The National Water Agency

Specialist, Micro-Biological Lab

Permanent/Contract
Closing on 25 Dec 2025

What the role is

As a Specialist in the Bacteriology & Parasitology, Micro-Biological Lab Division of Water Quality Department, you will be involved in routine water quality testing, advanced microbial analytical methods developing and implementing to ensure robust water quality monitoring for water safety. Your main roles and responsibilities would include but not limited to:

What you will be working on

• To perform routine microbiological water quality testing • To develop advanced microbial analysis methods for water quality monitoring • To design and implement relevant microbial surveillance programme for emerging issues • To conduct R&D studies and microbial risk assessment for emerging issues in microbial water quality • To carry out administrative duties and any other related duties

What we are looking for

• Degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences or equivalent • Experience in advanced microbiology analysis, including cell culture and molecular biology methodologies • Knowledgeable and experienced in conducting microbial risk assessment • Good written, communication and interpersonal skills, and able to work in a team-oriented environment • Meticulous, resourceful, organised and self-driven with critical thinking skills • Motivated, responsible and proactive individual

About your application process

This job is closing on 25 Dec 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 PUB, The National Water Agency or the wider Public Service.


About PUB, The National Water Agency

PUB is an organisation that is recognised internationally for good water management. PUB won the 2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award and was named Water Agency of the Year 2006 in the international Global Water Awards. In 2008, PUB was awarded the Singapore Quality Award for business excellence. NEWater, Singapore's high-quality reclaimed water, also clinched the 'Environmental Contribution of the Year' at the Global Water Awards 2008. At PUB, the national water agency, you will enjoy opportunities to build a clear future for the water industry.

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