Job Description

[What the role is]
You will grow your career at NEA\xe2\x80\x99s Environmental Health Institute (EHI), where you will develop standards and guidelines for managing chemical pollutants of public health significance, through research and review of literatures and international guidelines. You will also lead the evaluation of products and technologies relevant to the environmental sector (e.g., vector control products, disinfectants, and air-cleaning technologies) to assess efficacy, safety and quality, and provide science-based advice to inform decision-making, guide consumers and related stakeholders.

[What you will be working on]

You will design and conduct research and risk assessment studies to understand chemical pollutants and environmental exposures and develop risk mitigation measures. You will establish and optimise testing protocols in the chemistry laboratory for the determination of environmental pollutants. Key areas of interest include evaluation of vector control products, disinfectant products and air-cleaning technologies, and development of standards and guidelines for managing these products and technologies. You will have ample opportunities to work closely with industry and international and local scientific experts.

As a member of the NEA/EHI family, you will have numerous opportunities for personal development, not only in science, but also in other areas such as leadership, management and communication.

[What we are looking for]

Job requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of environmental analytical chemistry and management of chemical pollutants; experience with related research studies is preferred
• Strong interest in public health research, policy development, and operations; experience in a regulatory role will be an advantage
• Detail-oriented with excellent writing skills; resourceful and able to synthesize technical information from multiple sources to develop standards and guidelines
• Good working knowledge of chemical analysis techniques, including the use of gas and liquid chromatography systems
• Keen interest in acquiring new technical knowledge and engaging with industry to provide science-based advice
• Innovative and strong problem-solving skills to tackle emerging and challenging issues of public health interest
• Capacity for system thinking and inclination for trans-disciplinary science
• Excellent organisational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Open to developmental opportunities

Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

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