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Laboratory Scientist

DSO National Laboratories
Defense R&DSingaporeOnsitePosted 5 months ago

About the role

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The Laboratory Scientist role conducts and manages research and diagnostic work in a clinical or public health laboratory, focusing on molecular diagnostics, sequencing, microbiology, and virology.

Defense R&DOnsiteAccounting

Key Responsibilities

  • This is where you will make a real impact and shape the future of defence across the spectrum of air, land, sea, space and cyberspace.
  • The Human Systems (HS) Division strengthens Singapore’s defence by developing capabilities in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defence, human factor engineering, and behavioural science.
  • We protect against chemical and biological warfare and enhance the safety and performance of the Singapore Armed Forces.
  • Design and develop diagnostic research projects in DSO
  • Design, develop, validate and implement laboratory testing or methodologies for research projects in the field of infectious diseases
  • Provide expert input on scientific developments, including assessment of new diagnostics and devices

Requirements

  • PhD in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology/ Microbiology/ Molecular Biology/ Virology with experience in relevant disciplines such as microbiology
  • At least 3 years’ experience working in a research /clinical /public health laboratory with at least 1 year of lab management experience
  • Familiarity with various bench work skills e.g. real-time PCR and experience in development of molecular assays
  • Microbiology for bacteria agents