Scientific Officer (Dept of Pharmacy & PSC, 3-year contract, renewable)

Scientific Officer (Dept of Pharmacy & PSC, 3-year contract, renewable) Job Description The duties and responsibilities of the incumbent, in the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, include but are not limited to the following: Perform pre-class procurement of practical reagents and consumables for practical classes or workshops. Perform pre-class setup of apparatus, reagents and materials for pharmaceutical biology or chemistry, MSc (Pharmaceutical Science & Technology) practical classes. Provide in-class operational support and facilitate the conduct of selected undergraduate/postgraduate practical classes and objective structured clinical examinations. Review, collate and track the annual budget for selected undergraduate/postgraduate teaching modules. Involved in the daily operations, maintenance and upkeep of the laboratories and teaching facilities. Ensure safety of teaching facilities through regular checks and audits. Handle procurement matters for research laboratories. Involved in the operation, maintenance, and training of selected equipment housed in the department. Prepare documents for safety audits and assist in the update of safety documents. Serve as the point of contact for safety communication to students and departmental staff. Assist in the implementation of Safety and Health Programmes. Serve as fire safety warden or first aider for the department. Perform any other related and ad-hoc duties as required. Qualifications Minimum diploma in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry or related Science disciplines. Experience in pre-class preparation and running of science laboratory classes, especially biology laboratory classes, will be an advantage. Those who do not have experience but who are highly motivated and committed are also encouraged to apply. Good knowledge of laboratory practices. Experience in molecular biology or analytical methods is highly desired. Able to learn quickly on the job with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Able to work independently and as a team. Proficient in Microsoft Office, e.g. Microsoft Office Word, Excel & PowerPoint. Excellent communication skills with good command of spoken and written English. Independent, committed, self-motivated, hardworking, resourceful with good organization, time management, analytical skills and desire to learn new skills as well as take on new responsibilities. More Information Location: Kent Ridge Campus Organization: Science Department: Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Job requisition ID: 26695#J-18808-Ljbffr