Senior Research Officer I, Infectious Diseases

Job Summary

The A*STAR High Containment Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Facility supports research and diagnostic work involving Risk Group 3 pathogens such as mpox virus, avian influenza, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

We are looking for a motivated Biosafety Officer to support biosafety operations and contribute to Singapore’s pandemic preparedness efforts.

Key Responsibilities

 

Biosafety & Compliance

• Support the development and implementation of biosafety policies, SOPs, and guidelines
• Conduct routine inspections and audits to ensure compliance with biosafety requirements
• Monitor adherence to approved biosafety practices and follow up on any gaps

Regulatory & Facility Coordination

• Liaise with internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities on biosafety matters
• Support facility certification activities, inspections, and emergency preparedness exercises
• Assist in coordinating safety-related meetings and addressing user queries

Biorisk Management & Stakeholder Support

• Provide support to Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) activities, including coordination and documentation
• Advise and support facility users on biosafety requirements and approval processes
• Contribute to institutional biorisk management efforts

Biological Materials & Documentation

• Coordinate the movement (import/export) and inventory tracking of biological materials
• Maintain accurate records of biosafety activities, training, and incidents

Training & Operations Support

• Assist in developing and delivering biosafety training programmes
• Provide day-to-day operational and administrative support to ensure safe and efficient facility use

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience in BSL-2 or BSL-3 laboratory environments

• Must be a qualified Biosafety Coordinator/Officer recognised by MOH.

• Familiarity with biosafety principles and regulatory requirements

• Experience in audits, inspections, or SOP development is an advantage
• Strong organisational, communication, and documentation skills
• Comfortable working in a high-containment laboratory environment and using required PPE

• Familiarity with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 35001, ISO 9001) or GLP
• Experience in molecular biology, cell culture, or laboratory animal work

 

Applications should include full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and contact numbers of 3 professional references.