JOB DESCRIPTION

DSO National Laboratories (DSO) is Singapore’s largest defence research and development (R&D) organisation, with the critical mission to develop technological solutions to sharpen the cutting edge of Singapore’s national security. At DSO, you will develop more than just a career. This is where you will make a real impact and shape the future of defence across the spectrum of air, land, sea, space and cyberspace.
The Defence Medical & Environmental Research Institute (DMERI) builds up technological capabilities for the protection against chemical and biological warfare agents. It also conducts research and development into combat care, human effectiveness, bio- technology and bio-engineering to enhance the safety, survivability and performance of our national forces in hostile battlefield environment.
People are DSO’s greatest asset. You will get to realise your career aspirations and develop your own niche either as a deep technical expert or a leader in the team. With frequent career dialogues and a robust training and development framework, we will provide you with the necessary development tools for you to reach your potential. You will also be recognised and rewarded through competitive remuneration packages and scholarship opportunities.
Biosafety and Biosecurity Manager
DSO’s biocontainment facilities (BSL-2/3/4 laboratories) are critical facilities supporting biodefence R&D and operational requirements for the nation’s defence against biological threats. We are recruiting a motivated and technically skilled individual to support the establishment, upgrade and operation of DSO’s biocontainment facilities to ensure regulatory readiness of the facilities and to provide our laboratory users with a safe and secure working environment.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the preparation and review and see to the approval of SOPs covering all aspects of biosafety, biosecurity, laboratory operations and emergency response
• Develop comprehensive risk assessments for laboratory activities, including pathogen handling, equipment use and waste management
• Oversee the management of inventory (pathogen and consumables) and calibration of equipment used in the laboratories
• Plan the requirements and execute the upgrade of current biocontainment facilities to meet long term requirement of the biodefence programme
• Work closely with the construction and commissioning teams, and the maintenance team for the new biocontainment facilities to ensure they meet operational, regulatory and safety requirements

• Lead the development and execution of training plans and competency assessment for laboratory users and facility managers covering biosafety, biosecurity and SOP compliance • Drive the digitalisation of facility operations

• Manage budgets, timelines and resourcing to achieve certification and operational milestones for new and current biocontainment facilities

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in microbiology, infectious diseases, biosafety or related field
• At least 5 years’ experience in biocontainment laboratory operations or commissioning
• Knowledge in biosafety and biosecurity including authority code requirements
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of SOP, risk assessment and biosafety/biosecurity documentation
• Good communication and people skills in managing stakeholders, including contractors, regulatory authorities, laboratory users, and own team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

EXPERIENCE:

5 ~ 10 years

• Lead the preparation and review and see to the approval of SOPs covering all aspects of biosafety, biosecurity, laboratory operations and emergency response
• Develop comprehensive risk assessments for laboratory activities, including pathogen handling, equipment use and waste management
• Oversee the management of inventory (pathogen and consumables) and calibration of equipment used in the laboratories
• Plan the requirements and execute the upgrade of current biocontainment facilities to meet long term requirement of the biodefence programme
• Work closely with the construction and commissioning teams, and the maintenance team for the new biocontainment facilities to ensure they meet operational, regulatory and safety requirement