You will grow your career at NEA’s Environmental Health Institute (EHI), where you will develop standards and guidelines for managing chemical pollutants of public health significance, through research and review of literatures and international guidelines. As part of this work, you will design and conduct research and risk assessment studies to understand chemical pollutants and environmental exposures and develop risk mitigation measures. Key areas of interest include evaluation of products and technologies relevant to the environmental sector (e.g., vector control products, disinfectants, and air-cleaning technologies) to assess efficacy, safety and quality, and development of standards and guidelines for managing these products and technologies. You will provide science-based advice to inform decision-making and guide consumers, and work with stakeholders to translate scientific findings into policy and operations. You will have ample opportunities to work closely with industry and international and local scientific experts.
As a member of the NEA/EHI family, you will have numerous opportunities for personal development, not only in science, but also in other areas such as leadership, management, and communication.
Job Requirements:
• Multi-disciplinary with excellent knowledge in chemistry, toxicology, or related disciplines
• Strong interest in public health research, policy development, and operations; experience in a regulatory role will be an advantage
• Detail-oriented with excellent writing skills; resourceful and able to synthesize technical information from multiple sources to develop standards and guidelines
• Keen interest in acquiring new technical knowledge and engaging with industry to provide science-based advice
• Innovative and strong problem-solving skills to tackle emerging and challenging issues of public health interest
• Capacity for system thinking and inclination for trans-disciplinary science
• Excellent organisational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Open to developmental opportunities
Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
To apply, please proceed to Careers@Gov at https://sggovterp.wd102.myworkdayjobs.com/PublicServiceCareers/job/NEA-BIOPOLIS-HELIOS/Principal-Senior-Research-Officer--Evaluation---Standards-Branch-_JR-10000031138
