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Senior Scientist

  • Full Time, onsite
  • SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY
  • International Business Park, Singapore
Salary undisclosed

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What the role is:The mission of SFA is to ensure and secure a supply of safe food for Singapore.The National Centre for Food Science (NCFS) supports SFA's regulatory functions in ensuring safe food for all by providing scientific evidence through laboratory testing, research and development, data science and exposure analysis, and risk assessment to address emerging food safety and security concerns.The officer will be a Scientist/Senior Scientist in the Biological Research team under the Research & Exposure Science Department (RESD) to develop food toxicological capabilities and build strategic local and international partnerships to strengthen food safety assessment.DutiesThe officer will be expected to:
  • Drive the development of food toxicology research, particularly in new approach methodologies (NAMs) and next generation risk assessment (NGRA)
  • Be responsible for generating research hypotheses, conducting experiments and/or employing technology-based solutions to support SFA's food safety operations, risk assessment and policies
  • Participate in collaborative R&D projects in toxicology and risk assessment with local research institutes, institutes of higher learning (IHLs) and overseas organisations
  • Prepare scientific publications and deliver presentations on food toxicology research and policy to a broad audience which may include scientists, regulators, policy makers, and the public
  • Engage the local ecosystem (e.g. research institutes, IHLs and industry) to advance food toxicology and promote talent development
  • Contribute to the organisation of food safety-related conferences and workshops, and training of attachment students
  • Perform laboratory support activities such as procurement and inventory management
Requirements
  • PhD in toxicology, pharmacology, biological sciences, chemistry, or other relevant disciplines
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience in toxicology research
  • Experience working with in silico predictive toxicity tools such as quantitative structural-activity relationship (QSAR) and read-across would be highly desirable
  • Proven track record of first or senior author peer-reviewed scientific publications in toxicology and/or NAMs
  • Knowledge in risk assessment and regulatory science would be an advantage
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey scientific concepts to diverse audiences
  • Experience working with subject matter experts from international organisations
  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills
  • Resilience and ability to multi-task
Other Information
  • Work Location: National Centre for Food Science, Techquest, 7 International Business Park, Singapore 609919
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified for the interview.About Singapore Food Agency:The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is a new Statutory Board formed under the 'Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) to oversee food safety and security. The SFA will serve as the single point of contact for public feedback on food-related issues, and strengthen management of foodborne disease outbreaks to protect public health. The SFA will also facilitate more business-friendly regulations with oversight of all food safety policies and consolidation of food laboratory capabilities to deepen competencies in food diagnostics, and research and development in food safety.
What the role is:The mission of SFA is to ensure and secure a supply of safe food for Singapore.The National Centre for Food Science (NCFS) supports SFA's regulatory functions in ensuring safe food for all by providing scientific evidence through laboratory testing, research and development, data science and exposure analysis, and risk assessment to address emerging food safety and security concerns.The officer will be a Scientist/Senior Scientist in the Biological Research team under the Research & Exposure Science Department (RESD) to develop food toxicological capabilities and build strategic local and international partnerships to strengthen food safety assessment.DutiesThe officer will be expected to:
  • Drive the development of food toxicology research, particularly in new approach methodologies (NAMs) and next generation risk assessment (NGRA)
  • Be responsible for generating research hypotheses, conducting experiments and/or employing technology-based solutions to support SFA's food safety operations, risk assessment and policies
  • Participate in collaborative R&D projects in toxicology and risk assessment with local research institutes, institutes of higher learning (IHLs) and overseas organisations
  • Prepare scientific publications and deliver presentations on food toxicology research and policy to a broad audience which may include scientists, regulators, policy makers, and the public
  • Engage the local ecosystem (e.g. research institutes, IHLs and industry) to advance food toxicology and promote talent development
  • Contribute to the organisation of food safety-related conferences and workshops, and training of attachment students
  • Perform laboratory support activities such as procurement and inventory management
Requirements
  • PhD in toxicology, pharmacology, biological sciences, chemistry, or other relevant disciplines
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience in toxicology research
  • Experience working with in silico predictive toxicity tools such as quantitative structural-activity relationship (QSAR) and read-across would be highly desirable
  • Proven track record of first or senior author peer-reviewed scientific publications in toxicology and/or NAMs
  • Knowledge in risk assessment and regulatory science would be an advantage
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey scientific concepts to diverse audiences
  • Experience working with subject matter experts from international organisations
  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills
  • Resilience and ability to multi-task
Other Information
  • Work Location: National Centre for Food Science, Techquest, 7 International Business Park, Singapore 609919
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified for the interview.About Singapore Food Agency:The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is a new Statutory Board formed under the 'Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) to oversee food safety and security. The SFA will serve as the single point of contact for public feedback on food-related issues, and strengthen management of foodborne disease outbreaks to protect public health. The SFA will also facilitate more business-friendly regulations with oversight of all food safety policies and consolidation of food laboratory capabilities to deepen competencies in food diagnostics, and research and development in food safety.