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Applied Sciences Group

Division:   Biology Divsion

Position:   Laboratory Officer, DNA Profiling Laboratory

Responsibilities:

You will work under the supervision of Forensic Scientists. You will work on forensic exhibits for examination of presence of biological fluids. You will perform routine and some special laboratory procedures involving DNA extraction and amplification; calibrate and maintain equipment and participate in quality assurance activities.

Requirements

·  Diploma in Biotechnology or Degree in Science (Biology related subjects) from a recognized Institution

·  Highly motivated with a strong desire to protect public health and safety

·  Proficient in Microsoft Office Application

·  Good communication and interpersonal skills

·  Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds

·  Ability to work independently as well as in a team

·  Keen eye for detail

 Interested applicants please email us your detailed resume to hsa_hr@hsa.gov.sg and indicate Laboratory Officer, DNA Profiling Laboratory on the subject header.

Last updated on 17 Dec 2010 15:22:40 

Application Letter

Ng Zhi Yan
Blk 238 Hougang Ave 8
#08-227 S(530238)
63874057
96882245
Ngzhiyan.zhiyan@gmail.com

Human Resource Officer
Health Sciences Authority
11 Outram Road
Singapore 1690

4 February 2011

Dear Mr/Ms

Applied Sciences Group, Laboratory Officer, DNA Profiling Laboratory

Your advertisement for a Laboratory Officer caught my eyes as my education qualification and experience closely matches your requirement. I am interested in pursuing a possibility of employment, thus I am enclosing my resume for your consideration.

First of all, I am currently an undergraduate student in National University of Singapore, majoring in Life Sciences. I am wholeheartedly dedicated to Life Sciences, and have no desire to deviate in any way from this field. This has been my passion since primary days.

Second, I have been brought up in a family where consideration and respecting the others, being selfless and empathy are of paramount. One of my family values is thinking for others before self, therefore protecting the public interest can be considered as one of my important values.

Third, I have always worked well with people. I was a concert master in my high school where I worked closely with my instructor, teacher-in-charge and committee members during and outside practices, there were also a few public performances where I had to lead my players. I would say that I have led them well and managed to put up pleasing performances. Not only working well in team, I am also able to work independently. For an experimental module, I had to extract mouse actin, conduct DNA extraction, DNA amplification and write report individually. I had done well for this module and thus I believe that I am competent in fulfilling the responsibilities of a Laboratory Officer in DNA Profiling Laboratory.

Last, I have been told by my peers that I am very observant, meticulous and conscientious. Thus I fulfill the requirement of keen eye for detail. I am also proficient in Microsoft Office as I have learnt them during my primary and secondary school days and having been using them since then to do school reports and projects.    

I am excited about the opportunity to join Health Sciences Authority. I do hope you will look favourably at my application. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Yours Faithfully

Ng Zhi Yan