Technical and Scientific Support in the following (list is not exhaustive) areas:
- Biosafety Programme Implementation.
- Assist in implementing and manage a comprehensive biosafety and biosecurity programme for the ABSL3 facility in accordance with:
- MOH BATA, Singapore Standard SS 636: Code of Practice for the Handling of Biological Agents and Toxins, Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations, and International guidelines (e.g., WHO Biosafety Manual, BMBL) etc
- Regulatory Licensing Application
- License/Permit application process with MOH for certifies of ABSL3 facility, AVS license for Animal Research Facilities etc including preparation and maintenance of required registers, inventories and reporting systems.
- Act as the primary liaison contact with MOH, AVS, SCDF and other agencies for inspections, audits and renewals etc.
- Permit applications for import use and transfer of biological agents and toxins etc.
- Secretariat for Biosafety Operation (include IBC and IACUC activities)
- Conduct and collate biosafety risk assessments for proposed research protocols involving:
- High-risk pathogens, Genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and Recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid technologies.
- Provide guidance to researchers and collaborate with IBC and /or IACUC to review and approve proposed research activities.
- Training and Competency Management
- Manage and arrange for biosafety induction and refresher training programs for all facility users and support personnel.
- Maintain detailed training records for audit and compliance purposes.
- Incident Reporting and Emergency Response
- Serve as the incident commander for biosafety-related incidents (e.g. spills, exposures, containment breaches).
- Lead investigation and reporting processes, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Coordinate and conduct emergency response drills in collaboration with MOH, SCDF, SPF etc liaison officers.
- Facility Operations Support
- Provide biosafety oversight during facility maintenance, decontamination, validation and commissioning processes. Working closely with building and facilities maintenance and safety team
- Ensure proper functioning of key safety systems, including:
- Effluent Decontamination System (EDS),
- Autoclaves and digester systems,
- HVAC and HEPA-filtered airflow systems,
- PPE stock and waste disposal systems.
- Logistic and Administrative support during Certification and site Inspection by regulatory agency
- Any other Facilities Operation as request.
- Manage facilities usage by stakeholder
- Technical support for services provides to 3rd party etc
- Qualification and Experience Requirements:
- Education & Experience:
- Degree or equivalent in Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Biosafety or related biological sciences.
- At least 5 years of experience in biosafety or biocontainment with at least 2 years in a BSL-3 or ABSL3 setting in Singapore or equivalent.
- Prior experience in interfacing with MOH under the BATA or other regulatory agency is highly preferred.
- Certifications (Preferred):
- Certificate for Biosafety Management for Biosafety Coordinator conducted by National University of Singapore or Singapore Poly or equivalent
- Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP) or Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP) local or international.
- Certificate for basic IACUC course
- Key Competencies:
- Good knowledge of Singapore's biosafety legislation (especially BATA, WSH Act and related standards.
- Proven ability to conduct risk assessments and implement biocontainment controls.
- Strong written and oral communication skills to interact with regulators and institutional committees.
- Leadership and crisis management capabilities. Ability to work under duress pressure.
- Detail-oriented, proactive and team-oriented mindset.
