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 / Senior Scientist - Veterinary Bacteriology (Contract)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 08 Jun 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Join our trans-disciplinary team at the Centre for Animal and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS) within the AVS cluster. You will provide professional laboratory diagnostic and research support for animal and zoonotic disease biosurveillance programmes, collaborate on research projects with national and international partners, and deliver laboratory services to external customers. Your work will directly contribute to NParks' mission of creating the best living environment through excellence in nature conservation, greenery, recreation, and veterinary care.
Key Responsibilities
Lead projects involving advanced molecular pathogen characterisation, antimicrobial resistance detection, monitoring, and data analysis, as well as method establishment and validation
Develop, establish, and validate test protocols and pipelines for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and other sequencing platforms for genomic analysis of veterinary and zoonotic bacterial pathogens, and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) across various sample types, including environmental samples
Support laboratory diagnostics for disease outbreak investigations and biosurveillance programmes
Contribute to the maintenance and continuous improvement of our quality assurance system in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards
What we are looking for
Areas of study in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Science, Life Science, or related fields.
At least two years of hands-on experience in a relevant veterinary, medical or research laboratory preferred.
Postgraduate qualifications in Microbiology, Life Sciences, or related science discipline is advantageous.
Knowledge of workplace safety and quality assurance systems, preferably ISO/IEC 17025:2017, will be advantageous.
Highly motivated individual with passion for laboratory sciences and its application to support and protect animal health and welfare and biodiversity and conservation.
Proficient in IT skills e.g. Microsoft Office.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Possess initiative, leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Office Location:
Animal & Plant Health Centre
6 Perahu Road Singapore
Singapore 718827
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Successful candidates will be offered employment on contract basis.
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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