5 Scientific Research jobs in Singapore

Lab Technician

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who is passionate about scientific inquiry and wants to contribute their skills in a lab environment.

Responsibilities will include conducting routine mechanical, physical, thermal & flammability tests, preparing samples through injection or extrusion, maintaining ISO-compliant documentation, and assisting with audits.

Candidates must be able to manage the storage of samples/raw materials and inventory consumables, while ensuring lab safety and housekeeping standards are met.

A successful candidate will have a strong foundation in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering, basic lab skills, and excellent communication abilities.

• Diploma in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering.
• Basic lab skills, good team player, able to prioritize and keep pace.
• Minimum 1 year working experience.

As a member of our team, you will have opportunities to develop your skills and work on diverse projects.

Our collaborative environment promotes knowledge sharing and innovation.

Materials Science
Housekeeping
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Consumables
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Biotechnology
Compliance
Audits
Team Player
Manufacturing
Chemical Engineering
Able To Work Independently
Analytical Instruments
Calibration

Job Title: Science Laboratory Assistant

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to fill the role of Science Laboratory Assistant. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support to our science department, ensuring that all laboratory activities run smoothly.

• Prepare apparatus and materials for experiments
• Climb staircases to access laboratories located from level 2 to level 4
• Support the operation, housekeeping and maintenance of the school's science laboratory and science room
• Set up materials and equipment for experiments
• Provide support and assist teachers in lesson preparation
• Assist in procurement of science equipment, instrument and materials
• Monitoring schedule for teachers using science laboratories
• Assist in the school's research projects
• Perform data entry and updating the storage inventory systems
• Liaise with vendors or contractors for maintaining lab equipment and facilities
• Invigilate science practical assessments

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Relevant expertise and work experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Completed at least Secondary education and speak English
• Relevant experience in administration will be preferred e.g. experience with use of MS Outlook (or equivalent e-mail software) and MS Office

The working hours may be changed based on lesson schedule provided by the teacher in charge. Service not required on Saturday, Sunday and gazette public holidays.

(What the role is)

We are seeking an experienced scientific officer to join our team in epidemiological and outbreak research. The successful candidate will collaborate with clinical researchers, scientists, policy teams, and committees both internal and external, developing joint projects. Responsibilities include grant writing, preparing project protocols, monitoring project implementation, data analysis, and manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed journals.

You will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.

(What you will be working on)

You will collaborate with clinical researchers, scientists, policy teams, and committees to develop projects. Key tasks include grant writing, protocol development, project monitoring, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

(What we are looking for)

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Formulate and address clinical and public health questions related to infectious diseases with clinicians, scientists, epidemiologists, statisticians, and research fellows. Manage large epidemiological datasets, perform disease surveillance data analysis, and develop predictive models for disease transmission.
• Coordinate with principal investigators, senior research fellows, and research assistants to plan and execute studies, including protocol development.
• Prepare research grant applications, conduct literature reviews, advise on study design, and collaborate with research partners.
• Engage with collaborators to integrate clinical and scientific information into projects.
• Present findings at scientific conferences locally and internationally.
• Assist in manuscript preparation, including literature review, data analysis, and drafting. Manage study groups, communications, and stakeholder engagement.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Science or Public Health fields, with an interest in applied clinical research.
• Strong statistical analysis skills.
• Proficiency in epidemiological methods.
• Publication record.
• Project management skills.
• Effective communication skills.

• Analytical thinking.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strategic thinking and planning abilities.
• Collaborative mindset.

Note: Candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration or undergo further assessment during shortlisting.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Public Health

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(What the role is)

We are looking for an experienced individual to join our team in assisting with sociobehavioural and community researhc. Working together with the Deputy Director (Sociobehavioural and Community Research), the incumbent will be responsible for planning and executing sociobehavioural and community research to inform public health policies and clinical guidelines. Working closely with public health surveillance and national programmes, the successful candidate will coordinate and execute both in-house and commissioned research projects.

You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

(What you will be working on)

You will be responsible for planning and executing sociobehavioural and community research to inform public health policies and clinical guidelines. Working closely with public health surveillance and national programmes, you will coordinate and execute both in-house and commissioned research projects.

(What we are looking for)

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Support the establishment and development of a research core focusing on sociobehavioural and community research
• Contribute to building expertise in community cohorts and innovative research methodologies
• Implement activities of the research core fulfil the mission of working with public health surveillance and national programmes to deliver evidence base to inform policies in public health and national programmes
• Engage with public health surveillance and national programmes to develop key research questions
• Plan and execute operational research activities conducted in-house or via external partners
• Develop and maintain national and international collaborations and networks which are critical in outbreak response
• Support rapid response capability for nationally important outbreaks
• Present research findings to internal and external stakeholders especially policymakers
• Prepare funding proposals to conduct and commission research projects
• Manage a team of 2-3 research fellows/associates
  
  
  

• Minimally 5 years of post-doctoral research experience in public health, epidemiology or social/behavioural research
• Experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies
• Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications
• Experience in managing research projects and teams
• Ability to build and maintain professional networks
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Public Health

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