Job Description

What the role is:[What the role is]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.[What you will be working on]You will be part of the Centre for Animal and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS) multi-disciplinary team under the Professional and Scientific Services Division of AVS. As a member of CAVS, you will be responsible for facilitating administrative functions to enable our staff to focus on pursuing critical laboratory diagnostic and research activities as well as planning and quality assurance activities for the Branch and Division.Your scope of work includes:

• Conduct laboratory tests such as culture, molecular and serological tests for the detection, diagnosis and characterisation of veterinary or zoonotic bacteria;
• Assist in research and development projects;
• Prepare and perform quality control testing of microbiological media and reagents;
• Monitor, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment;
• Participate in the maintenance of a laboratory quality system according to ISO/IEC17025:2017 standards, to ensure the reliability of laboratory test results and laboratory safety;
• Source and procure laboratory supplies and equipment.

[What are we looking for]

• Diploma in biotechnology or related field.
• Candidates with relevant job experience in a microbiology laboratory 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.
• Good IT skills e.g. sound applied knowledge of Microsoft office.

Office Location:
The Animal & Plant Health Centre - 6 Perahu Road Singapore 718827Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.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.

National Parks Board