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 humane and gracious society for all, where pet owners, communities, and animals co-exist in greater harmony within our City in Nature.
National Parks Board
Scientist - Veterinary Parasitology and Pathology (Contract)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 08 Jun 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
You will join the Veterinary Parasitology and Pathology (VPP) branch within the Centre for Animal and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS) Division, as part of the Molecular Diagnostics team at the Centre for Wildlife Forensics (CWF). As a member of this multi-disciplinary team, you will be tasked with delivering professional and skilled diagnostic and test development support. Your efforts will contribute to NParks' mission of fostering the best living environment through exceptional nature conservation, greenery, recreation, and veterinary care, in collaboration with the community.
Duties include but not limited to:
Establish, validate and conduct molecular test and bioinformatic analysis for the identification of targeted domestic and wildlife animal species.
Establish and validate genotyping test(s)for targeted animal species.
Participate in the maintenance of a laboratory quality system according to ISO17025:2017.
Carrying administrative process required to ensure daily function of the laboratory.
What we are looking for
Areas of study in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Science, Life Science, or related fields.
At least one year of hands-on experience in a medical or research laboratory preferred.
Candidates with relevant job experience and sound knowledge in molecular biology will have an advantage.
Highly motivated individual with passion for laboratory work.
Team player with initiative, drive and good interpersonal/communication skills and able to work independently.
Proficient in Bioinformatics software and tools e.g. Geneious Prime, MEGA, BLAST, etc.
Office Location:
The Animal & Plant Health Centre
6 Perahu Road, Singapore 718827
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Successful candidates will be offered a 11-month employment contract.
About your application process
This job is closing on 08 Jun 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 National Parks Board or the wider Public Service.
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.
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