Senior Forensic Scientist

**What the role is**
- The jobholder will play a key role in our biology team to spearhead and lead/participate in our research projects involving massively parallel sequencing technology, genomics, proteomics, and other areas related to forensic biology. He/She is also expected to plan, design and assist in developing new methodologies and approaches beyond traditional DNA workflows in forensic biology.

**What you will be working on**
- The scope of work includes the following:
R&D:

- Horizon scanning to identify novel and applicable technologies to develop game-changing or new capabilities for forensic investigations and intelligence to support Home Team Departments (HTDs) and other agencies.
- Independently conduct research, develop knowledge base & instrumental capabilities, and validate new forensic methods to support HTDs’ investigative needs.
- Oversee, lead and manage life cycle of projects: needs & idea analysis, concept, design, planning, budget, approval, procurement, execution, tracking milestones, implementation, communication.
- Engage and work with national and international stakeholders to advance HTX’s interests
- Establish strong network with key stakeholders in the HTDs, and various centres and departments in HTX.
- Collaborate with forensic counterparts, industry and academia, both locally and internationally to develop, innovate new methodologies, practices or products.
- Responsible for any ethics submission (institutional review board and/or equivalent) and communication.
- Lead and manage a small team of researchers.

Administrative, quality assurance and workplace safety duties:

- Perform laboratory administrative and managerial responsibilities in the upkeep of laboratory’s operations (e.g., procurement, lab and equipment maintenance, inventory). For example, plan and participate in procurement activities to ensure continual operations of laboratory in full compliance with governance.
- Commit and participate in laboratory quality assurance and workplace safety (WSHS) activities to ensure compliance to quality and safety requirements.
- Perform agency’s required activities such as trials and/or training with internal stakeholders.

**What we are looking for**
- Education
- BSc (Hons)/MSc/PhD in biological/biomedical sciences, life sciences and/or other related disciplines.

Experience
- Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant industry or research experience in massively parallel sequencing technology, genomics, and other areas in biology/life sciences.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in massively parallel sequencing technology, genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics and/or computational biology.
- Knowledge/experience in data science and analytics, AI and machine learning will be advantageous.
- Experience with multivariate analysis, principal component analysis, computational modeling & simulations, statistical software, coding & programming languages (e.g. R, Python, Matlab, finite elements) will be advantageous.
- Knowledge of research methodology, and practical experience in execution of scientific research projects in academia and/or industry.
- Experience in leading a small team of researchers will be an advantage.

Other requirements
- Passionate in the pursuit of scientific innovations that are aligned with the Home Teams’ mission.
- Able to work collaboratively to achieve outcomes.
- Committed, motivated, self-starter, forward-looking and fosters a climate of experimentation within the team.
- Meticulous, enthusiastic, inquisitive and patient.
- Forward thinking and open-minded to try new approaches and ideas.
- Able to prioritize goals and responsibilities to accomplishing the objectives.
- Able to work under extreme pressure with tight deadlines.
- Approach problem solving using a logical, systematic, and unbiased methodology.
- Able to assess complexity of situations and choose appropriate courses of action.
- Good communicator (oral and written) with strong interpersonal skills.

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