Element has an opportunity for a Microbiologist whose primary responsibility is to support laboratory operations by conducting the relevant microbiological testing.

This role is based in Jalan Boon Lay, Singapore. 

• Perform microbiological analyses on water and food samples (e.g., total plate count, coliforms, E. coli, pathogens) following SOPs and accredited methods.
• Prepare media, reagents, and maintain culture stocks in accordance with quality requirements & ensure timely sample processing and accurate documentation of results in LIMS or other systems
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure reliability and compliance
• Adhere to ISO/IEC 17025 standards, internal QA/QC protocols, and safety procedures, participate in internal and external audits, including proficiency testing schemes & maintain accurate records of test data, equipment calibration, and quality control checks
• Lead or assist in developing and validating new test scopes, including :Pyrogen detection (e.g., LAL or equivalent methods), petrifilm-based microbial enumeration for food matrices
• Draft and implement SOPs for newly validated methods, perform risk assessments and uncertainty measurements for new methods, troubleshoot analytical issues and recommend improvements in workflows
• Train junior staff and provide technical guidance as required, keep abreast of new technologies and industry standards to enhance lab capabilities
• Prepare technical reports, Certificates of Analysis (COA), and communicate findings to internal teams and clients when necessary
• Collaborate with other departments on quality, safety, and operational matters.

• Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biotechnology, or related discipline with relevant 3–5 years experience in a microbiology lab, preferably accredited under ISO/IEC 17025

• Strong experience with water and food microbiological testing methods

• Familiarity with pyrogen testing and Petrifilm applications (advantageous)

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight timelines

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.