Principal Scientist Microbiology at Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore in Perahu

Job Title: Principal Scientist (Microbiology)

Organisation Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore

Location VPHC, 10 Perahu Road, S718837

No. of Vacancies 1

The Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority is the national authority on food safety in Singapore dedicated to ensuring a resilient supply of safe food, safeguarding the health of animals and plants, and facilitating agri-trade for the well-being of the nation. Our core functions include ensuring food safety, ensuring resilience in food supply, safeguarding animal and plant health, safeguarding animal welfare, promoting agrotechnology, investing in research and development and protecting endangered wildlife.

Responsibilities;
The Principal Scientist serves to focus and strengthen the Laboratory’s in-house research and development activities. The Principal Scientist’s task priorities are to develop and upgrade laboratory testing capabilities to meet the needs of the AVA’s role as the National Food Safety Authority.

The Principal Scientist reports directly to the Deputy Director. The general duties and responsibilities include:

• Overall conceiving, planning, driving and undertaking research and development activities under the direction of the Director.

• To develop, source, evaluate and adopt new methods for the detection and identification of emerging food hazards in order to expand the range of analytical capabilities.

• Leads his/her technical team and carry out the R&D activities. Ensure the progress of R&D program; monitors and guides the quality of scientific and technical resources; and ensure the R&D activities meet all project deliverables and safety standards.

• To plan, arrange, and map out relevant training program for relevant staff and conduct in-house training for staff, undergraduates and personnel from relevant industries.

• To recommend and acquire appropriate instruments and equipment to upgrade technical capability and enhance productivity of the Section.

• To liaise closely with local and overseas counterparts and research institutes on food and food safety related matters so as to achieve the goals of the VPHL Microbiology Department.

• To provide regular updates and feedback to the Director on the progress of the R&D activities, highlight any significant finding of possible public health implications and to conduct appropriate follow-up actions.

• To provide expert technical evaluations and consultation to other AVA department, industry or research institutes under the direction of the Director.

• To cover the duty of Head of the assigned Section and to assume specific duties under the direction of the Director.

Requirements;
• Masters or PhD in Microbiology / Food science / Molecular science/ Biological science and related fields

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in Microbiology, hands-on working experience in research or diagnostic laboratory.

• Must have good written / oral communication skills.

How to Apply:
http://careers-gov-jobs.jobstreet.com.sg/jobs/jobdesc.asp?eid=1612&jid=91056617&did=4&type=0&its=0&src=8&itn=0

Deadline: 12/08/2013