Scientist (Food Radioactivity) - Singapore - SFA Singapore Food Agency

SFA Singapore Food Agency

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Singapore

1 week ago

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Wei Jie

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Description

You will be part of the dynamic team of Food Science Rapid Response Department (FSRRD) to provide support to SFA food safety monitoring and surveillance programs.

The specialist teams of FSRRD strive to continue develop our testing capabilities and scientific knowledge to keep pace with the challenges of emerging chemical and microbiological hazards in food.

We collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance food safety standards in the region and support food security initiatives such as high-tech farming and novel food innovation.

Job Scope

The incumbent is responsible for the following:

Perform food radioactivity testing and all related functions to support SFA food safety monitoring and surveillance programs
Expand the testing capability of the Food Radioactivity Specialist Team to cover all the relevant radionuclides specified in the Codex Alimentarius General Standard for Contaminants and Toxins in Food and Feed (CXS which entail method establishment and method validation for the achievement of method accreditation by the Singapore Accreditation Council for alpha, beta and gamma emitting radionuclides
Implement laboratory quality assurance programs to ensure that the laboratory practices are in full compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards
Prepare method and equipment SOPs and quality documents used by the Team
Conduct method validation for test methods and prepare method validation and measurement uncertainty reports
Prepare weekly and monthly reports to update management on significant test findings and provide risk assessment and recommendations where necessary to support SFA's standardsetting and policymaking in food radioactivity regulatory control
Procurement of lab supplies and equipment to support the operation of the lab
Participate in collaboration projects with National and International partners on developing and enhancing testing capabilities for supporting the pertinent natural radionuclides surveillance programme
Deliver presentations on specialisted areas and prepare manuscripts for scientific publications
Conduct training and organise PT program for ASEAN participants as well as commercial laboratories to upgrade radionuclies testing capability in Singapore and ASEAN region

Qualifications:

Familiar with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory quality system and the SAC-SINGLAS accreditation matters
Highly selfmotivated, proactive and resourceful
Able to work independently and in a team
Organised and able to multitask
Strong written and communication skills

Location

National Centre for Food Science, Techquest, 7 International Business Park, Singapore 609919