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Scientific Research and Development
Over the past few decades, Singapore has become one of the world’s most R&D-intensive countries, and the government has commited to investng a substantal amount over the coming years.
The environment and renewable energy are hot topics even in the present pandemic and subsequent economic downturn, and science graduates can easily fnd diverse opportunites.
Many of the world’s top medical device and pharmaceutcal companies have bases in Singapore as well, and the biotechnology sector is also growing.
You will need…
• Sound technical ability • Communicaton skills • Passion • To be a team player • Business acumen
Types of employers
• Pharmaceutcal industry • Medical devices industry • Biotechnology industry • Energy and oil industry • Food and beverage industry • Industrial chemicals industry • Renewables industry • Public sector
Types of jobs
• Quality assurance and control • Environmental control • Laboratory technician • Health and safety ofcer • Business and management • Product development • Producton and operatons • Research and development • Sales and marketng
Job-hunting tips
• Many large science-related employers have graduate training programmes – fnd out about their applicaton procedures in greater detail • Hopefuls should stay updated about recent developments and investments in their individual science-related industries in Singapore and around the world
Deadlines
Some companies in this sector run biannual recruitment drives, while others fll vacancies through contnuous employment. Refer to their websites for specifc details.
Did you know?
In 2018, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) conducted a trial using LED strips to enhance pedestrian safety at crossings. This exercise was aimed at pedestrians whose eyes remained on their smartphones even as they crossed the road.
Most popular employers
1. DSO Natonal Laboratories 2. Pfzer 3. Nestlé 4. Natonal Environment Agency (NEA) 5. Abbot 6. Procter & Gamble 7. Baxter Healthcare 8. Wildlife Researves Singapore 9. Merck 10.Mitsu Chemicals Asia Pacifc
Source: Singapore Graduate Barometer 2021 editon