Job Description

What the role is:
We are looking for an individual with biomedical/ life sciences/ biology background to be part of a team that conducts blood donation testing and blood component processing. The appointee for this position will be hired in the Blood Supply Management Division, and he/she will work in a lab-based environment. If appointed, you are expect to work 5 days a week which will include public holidays and weekends as rostered. You will also be expected to perform shift work, and may be assigned to either morning, afternoon or night shift depending on a rotating roster.
What you will be working on:
Provide laboratory support in managing the national blood supply
Perform all tests and processes in the assigned laboratories, within set standard operating procedures and guidelines
Be involved in the preparation and quality control of blood and blood components and laboratory testing of donated blood for blood groups and infectious diseases
What we are looking for:

• Relevant qualifications and background in Science
• A meticulous individual with good organisation skills
• Resourceful and works well both independently and in a team
• Able to multitask and work well under pressure
• Expected to work shift duties, weekends and public holidays
• Experience in a healthcare/biomedical laboratory setting would be an advantage

The appointee can look forward to a competitive total package comprising of basic salary, shift allowances, bonus payouts and other staff benefits.
Shortlisted candidates would be contacted within 30 days from the closing date of the advertisement. We regret that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.
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. For more details, visit http://www.hsa.gov.sg/. For more updates on public health and safety matters, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/HSAsg and LinkedIn at https://sg.linkedin.com/company/health-sciences-authority.

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