The Senior Analytical Scientist will be involved in laboratory activities, lead research and development, and support the quality assurance activities as required or assigned.
Health Sciences Authority
Senior Analytical Scientist, Pharmacy Laboratory
Fixed Terms
Closing on 30 Dec 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Technical Duties:
(a)To provide quality examination and reporting of routine/non-routine samples and seizure exhibits in a timely manner.
(b) To supervise and provide advice to junior scientists and laboratory officers on standard and investigative cases, ensuring cases meet turn-around-time (TAT)
(c) To lead assigned research and development projects, and carry out method optimisation and validation studies.
(d) To review and improve testing procedures, quality control measures, and work processes to optimize throughput whilst maintaining analytical integrity.
(e) To provide expert testimony in court.
Quality Assurance Duties:
(a) Support QA programme required for the testing of samples
(b) Support the maintenance, calibration and qualification of instruments and equipment
(c) Record keeping for key quality activities
(d) Prepare SOPs and Lab Manuals
Management/ Other Duties:
(a) Lead/contribute to assigned work groups
(b) Participate in cross-functional or external collaborations
(c) To represent the lab at workgroup meets, where necessary
What we are looking for
Strong background in Chemistry or related field.
Minimum 5 years of laboratory experience.
- Able to work independently, as well as in a team
- Has leadership attributes
- Good analytical and organisational skills
- Ability to multi-task and work independently under tight timelines
- Able to work effectively with people from different backgrounds
- Highly motivated with strong desire to protect public health and safety
- Knowledge in Python programming and scripting languages would be advantageous
About your application process
This job is closing on 30 Dec 2026.
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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