Job Description

Responsibilities DSO National Laboratories (DSO) is Singapore’s largest defence research and development (R&D) organisation, with the critical mission to develop technological solutions to sharpen the cutting edge of Singapore's national security. At DSO, you will develop more than just a career. 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 Defence Medical & Environmental Research Institute (DMERI) builds up technological capabilities for the protection against chemical and biological warfare agents. It also conducts research and development into combat care, human effectiveness, bio- technology and bio-engineering to enhance the safety, survivability and performance of our national forces in hostile battlefield environments.

People are DSO’s greatest asset. You will get to realise your career aspirations and develop your own niche either as a deep technical expert or a leader in the team. With frequent career dialogues and a robust training and development framework, we will provide you with the necessary development tools for you to reach your potential l. You will also be recognised and rewarded through competitive remuneration packages and scholarship opportunities.

Workplace Safety Officer

In this role, you will:

• Conduct regular reviews, formulate safety guidelines, standards and SOP as well as promulgate and implement new changes to ensure DMERI’s workplace safety and health regulations, guidelines, standards and practices are effective, robust and up to date
• Plan and conduct independent audits and inspection to ensure DMERI staff’s compliance as well as national workplace safety health regulations, guidelines and standards
• Maintain inventory list, conduct regular maintenance and replenishment as well as propose new or upgrade of equipment to ensure the adequacy and functionality of DMERI’s safety equipment are in compliance with DSO as well as national regulatory requirements
• Identify and recommend best practise and improvement initiatives to minimise the occurrence of workplace safety and health incidents in DMERI
• Assist in formulation and implementation of Business Continuity Plan to ensure that DMERI can respond to any safety and health related incident swiftly and effectively
• Conduct safety briefs, organise Workplace Safety and Health awareness programmes as well as conduct basic Safety and Health trainings to ensure DMERI staff maintain a strong mindset in workplace safety and health
• Secretariat for DMERI Workplace Safety and Health Committee meetings

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Safety and Health or related discipline with at least 2 to 5 years of experience in scientific institution
• Conversant in Microsoft Word
• Possess minimally a Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health
• MOM-registered Workplace Safety Officer
• SCDF-certified Fire Safety Officer