Virologist

Job Description

• To research and develop test method/approach and SOPfor examiningantimicrobial and microbial filtration efficiency performance of consumer product and novel material
• To estimate and monitor the effort required on projects and respond promptly to deviations from estimation
• To prepare short and long term plans for the laboratory activities and to identify future areas of activity for the laboratory
• To ensure adequate facilities exist for conducting laboratory activities and manage related purchase.
• To be responsible for the quality of work produced by the laboratory and to ensure the quality management systembe in compliance to ISO 17025 standard
• For joint projects, ensure liaison with scientific personnel inpartnering laboratoryto ensure projects proceed satisfactorily
• To plan and deliver training for operation staff
• To keep abreast of the scientific literature relevant to the laboratory activities
• To provide specialist advice, opinions and information to other laboratory and to clients
• For any renovation and design of laboratory, estimate the effort and monitor the project progress
• To support frontline/ business unit for technical sales kit preparation or any enquiry on anti-microorganism and filtration efficiency performance

Qualifications

• Master degree or above, majoring in Microbiology, Virology or relevant Biological sciences with hands-on experience on manipulating tissue culture of mammalian cell lines and propagation of viral culture including bacteriophage
• Experience on virus titre quantification by plaque assay and TCID50 methods
• Computer knowledge in Windows application
• Knowledge in laboratory quality system requirement or familiar with ISO 17025 is of advantage
• Good in spoken and written English
• Experience as Project leader
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Additional Information

• 5-day Work Week
• Double Pay and Performance Bonus
• Dental and Medical Benefits
• Accident Insurance and Life Insurance
• Annual Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Marriage Leave
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• On-the-Job Training
• Education and Training Subsidies
• Free shuttle service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Staff Activities