Executive Scientific Officer/Snr Scientific Officer

As a Scientific Officer of Radiation Services Branch (RSB) within the Radiation Monitoring and Services Division, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of radiation workers. You will be part of a dynamic team, managing multiple priorities to deliver timely and high-quality personal dose monitoring services. Your role is to manage and execute multiple priorities to ensure our radiation workers receive timely dose monitoring and quality service.

Key responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership & Service Management
  • Lead a team of technical officers and external vendors assisting with the processes, to provide personal dose monitoring for radiation workers
  • Oversee and manage external vendors providing dosimetry services
  • Develop and maintain the National Dose Registry system for comprehensive radiation exposure monitoring
  • Keep abreast on technological advancements and evolving dosimetry requirements to enhance safety of radiation workers
• Laboratory Operations
  • Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of equipment to uphold accuracy and reliability of dose measurements
  • Participate in and perform inter-laboratory comparison tests to maintain high standards
  • Plan and prepare for potential expansion into whole body dose measurement capabilities
  • Be prepared to undertake other duties as required by organizational needs
• Quality & Systems Management
  • Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for all dosimetry services
  • Ensure compliance with international standards and best practices in radiation protection
  • Keep updated on developments in quality management systems, including:
  • ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for testing and calibration laboratories
  • International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) quality standards for dosimetry services
  • Emerging quality assurance protocols and best practices
  • Dosimetry laboratory quality control
• Stakeholder Management
  • Liaise with external vendors, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery
  • Coordinate with internal departments for cross-functional projects
  • Manage customer relationships and provide technical consultation and support to stakeholders

This role might be for you if you possess the following:

• Degree in Science (Chemistry) or equivalent
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in a laboratory and/or in radiation protection, dosimetry, or radiochemistry will be an advantage
• Knowledge of radiation protection, regulatory and ISO 17025 requirements, database management systems and digital platforms will be beneficial
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in vendor management and stakeholder engagement preferred
• Possess effective scientific communication and good interpersonal skills to effectively convey complex information and collaborate with various stakeholders
• Able to work effectively under tight deadlines, adaptive to changes and possess a positive work attitude
• Highly motivated, meticulous, and takes initiative in your work
• Have a passion for innovative and enjoy working across diverse teams

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

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

About National Environment Agency

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations. For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg