Job Description

[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 society, where pet owners, communities, and animals co-exist in our City in Nature.




The Wildlife Trade branch in Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS) Cluster implements and enforces the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulations, ensuring that wildlife trade in Singapore is safe and sustainable.

[What you will be working on]

We are seeking a skilled personnel to develop a comprehensive reference database of chemical signatures for tropical hardwood specimens using Direct Analysis in Real-Time - Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (DART-TOFMS). The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment and contribute to building a reference database for wood identification and authentication.


Key responsibilities includes:


Prepare and process wood samples from various tropical hardwood species for DART-TOFMS analysis following established protocols Operate and maintain the DART-TOFMS instrument to analyse chemical profiles of wood specimens Document and compile mass spectrum data into a structured database format Perform quality control checks and validate experimental results Assist in interpreting chemical profiles and identifying distinctive markers for different wood species Maintain detailed laboratory records and prepare technical reports

[What we are looking for]

Postgraduate qualifications in Chemistry, specifically in analytical or Organic Chemistry or related field is preferred Demonstrated knowledge and experience in operating mass spectrometry equipment and interpreting mass spectrometry data Proficiency in chemical profile analysis and data interpretation Experience with laboratory data management systems Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Excellent documentation and report writing skills Good project management skills Interest in tropical plants and wood science Knowledge of wood chemistry or plant biochemistry is preferred

Office Location

Singapore Botanic Gardens - Seed Bank,


1D Cluny Road, Singapore 259600


Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Successful candidates will be offered a 11-month employment contract.