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 Human Systems (HS) Division strengthens Singapore's defence by developing capabilities in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defence, human factor engineering, and behavioural science. We protect against chemical and biological warfare and enhance the safety and performance of the Singapore Armed Forces.
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.
Facility Operations Manager (Human Systems)
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
- Oversee the daily operations and ensure 24/7 operational readiness of the biocontainment facilities
- Work closely with the Biosafety Coordinator and Institutional Biosafety Committee to ensure facilities complies with regulatory requirements
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions related to facility operations
- Continuously review and update emergency response procedures and coordinate drills with the Biosafety coordinator and the Emergency Response Team
- Lead the development and execution of training plans and competency assessment for laboratory users and facility managers covering biosafety, biosecurity and SOP compliance
- 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 facility maintenance team for the new biocontainment facilities to ensure they meet operational, regulatory and safety requirements
- Manage budgets, timelines and resourcing to achieve certification and operational milestones for new and current biocontainment facilities
Job Requirements
- Degree/ Masters/ PhD in Microbiology/ Infectious Biology/ Safety Management
- At least 5 years experience in biocontainment laboratory operations or commissioning
- Knowledge in biosafety and biosecurity including authority code requirements
- Good communication and people skills in managing stakeholders, including contractors, regulatory authorities, laboratory users, and own team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
