Assistant Scientific Manager (Radiochemistry and Radiation Services Department)

[What the role is]

As an Assistant Scientific Manager in the Radiochemistry and Radiation Services Department under the Radiation Monitoring and Services Division, you will play a vital role in safeguarding the health and safety of radiation workers. Working within a dynamic team, you will support Singapore’s radiation protection regime by managing laboratory services, ensuring regulatory compliance, and upholding high radiation safety standards.

[What you will be working on]

As an Assistant Scientific Manager of the Radiochemistry and Radiation Services Department, you will be responsible for the following:

• Support and perform personal dosimetry services efficiently and reliably to ensure worker safety across Singapore
• Ensure the provision of an efficient and comprehensive personal dosimetry monitoring programme to safeguard the health of workers who may be exposed to radiation in the course of their work
• Guide and supervise scientific executives to achieve service standards in personal dosimetry
• Assist in evaluating the work procedures for personal radiation dose monitoring, driving continuous improvement in safety protocols
• Assist in performing other laboratory services, such as survey meter calibration and sealed source leakage test
• Participate in and perform inter-laboratory comparison tests to maintain international standards of excellence
• Collate and prepare Ops data for reporting and compliance, ensuring regulatory and service standard requirements are met
• Attend to and resolve enquiries related to dosimetry matters in accordance with stipulated service standards
• Monitor and manage inventory and supplies to ensure seamless operations
• Coordinate and liaise with internal departments, vendors, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery
• Perform any other duties as required by the supervisors

[What we are looking for]

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in physics/ chemistry/ applied science/ engineering science/ radiation-related science; or engineering disciplines (chemical/ electrical/ mechanical/ environmental) 
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in a laboratory environment, with experience in radiation protection, dosimetry, or ISO17025 being an advantage
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Experience in vendor management and customer engagement preferred
• Highly self-motivated, meticulous, and takes initiative in your work
• Able to work in a team and independently with minimal supervision
• Able to work effectively under tight deadlines, adaptive to changes and possess a positive work attitude
• Have a passion for innovative and enjoy working across diverse teams
• Good interpersonal communication and writing skills

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