Singapore Food Agency
Scientist/SeniorScientist(ChemicalResearch)
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“Scientist / Senior Scientist (Chemical Research) at Singapore Food Agency. Skills: Applied chemical research, Advanced analytical methodologies, Non-targeted analysis. Lead applied chemical research. Conduct applied chemical research”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver science- and technology-driven solutions; Deliver solutions with measurable impact; Support SFA's mission
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Unknown identification
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Postgraduate degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Food Science, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines, At least 2 years of relevant research experience, Publication track record, Foundation in analytical chemistry, Method development, optimisation, validation, and troubleshooting experience, Hands-on experience with advanced analytical instrumentation, Basic programming and data analysis skills, Capability to independently design and execute multidisciplinary research projects, Written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
PhD degree preferred, Higher expectations for Senior Scientist experience, Familiarity with advanced analytical chemistry applications, Interest in advanced analytical chemistry applications, Exposure to analysis of complex matrices, Experience with automation or machine learning approaches
What You'll Do.
Lead applied chemical research
Conduct applied chemical research
Develop advanced analytical methodologies
Optimise advanced analytical methodologies
Validate advanced analytical methodologies
Implement advanced analytical methodologies
Design non-targeted analysis workflows
Operationalise non-targeted analysis workflows
Design suspect screening workflows
Operationalise suspect screening workflows
Support research programmes on microplastics
Support research programmes on nanoplastics
Conduct laboratory-based work
Plan targeted screening studies
Execute targeted screening studies
Plan suspect screening studies
Execute suspect screening studies
Plan non-targeted screening studies
Execute non-targeted screening studies
Participate in national collaborations
Participate in international collaborations
Translate research outputs into deliverables
Ensure proper documentation of experimental work
Ensure data integrity
Ensure compliance with laboratory quality requirements
Support laboratory operations
Support project operations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
National collaborations; International collaborations
Communication Scope
Scientific findings communication; Technical stakeholder communication; Non-technical stakeholder communication
Process & Methodology
Project coordination, Grant management
Full Job Description
**[What the role is]** The Scientist / Senior Scientist (Chemical Research) will be part of the Research and Exposure Science Department under the National Centre for Food Science (NCFS), Singapore Food Agency (SFA). The role focuses on driving applied chemical research and developing advanced analytical capabilities to support SFA’s mission of ensuring a safe and secure food supply for Singapore. **[What you will be working on]** * Lead and conduct applied chemical research to support food safety risk assessment, policy development, and operational needs, including defining problem statements, formulating research hypotheses, and delivering science- and technology-driven solutions with measurable impact (e.g. publications, presentations, technical reports, and regulatory recommendations). * Develop, optimise, validate, and implement advanced analytical methodologies for the detection and characterisation of chemical hazards in food and environmental samples. * Design and operationalise non-targeted analysis (NTA) and suspect screening workflows for early detection and prioritisation of known, unknown, and emerging chemical contaminants. * Support research programmes on microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs), including method development, characterisation, and monitoring and surveillance studies. * Conduct laboratory-based work using advanced analytical platforms (e.g. LC-HRMS, GC-HRMS, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy/microscopy, Py-GC-MS, ICP-MS) to support research and capability development. * Plan and execute targeted, suspect, and non-targeted screening studies to identify and characterise foodborne chemical risks. * Participate in national and international collaborations, including inter-laboratory comparison studies, proficiency testing, and standards development initiatives. * Translate research outputs into actionable deliverables, including scientific publications, technical reports, presentations, and evidence-based inputs for stakeholders. *
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