Senior Research Officer I, A*STAR IDL

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.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.