Applied Sciences Group
Division: Forensic Science Division
Position: Scientist, Forensic Chemistry & Physics Laboratory
Responsibilities:
You will work with a team of Scientists and Laboratory officers to provide reliable, error-free and timely forensic examinations and consultancies covering a comprehensive range of multidiscipline crime scene physical evidence.
You will be required to evaluate, interpret and consolidate the scientific data generated from a wide range of instruments and produce an accurate and objective report that can withstand court scrutiny. In addition, you will also assist the Laboratory Director in the management of the laboratory and participate in quality assurance activities and research and development projects.
Requirements:
· Bachelor of Science (Hons), 2nd Class Upper Division in Chemistry/Material Science or above
· Experience with GC/MS, HPLC, FT-IR, Raman and/or SEM/EDX is desirable.
· Excellent written and spoken English with good oral presentation skills
· Ability to multi-task and handle stress, pressure and tight deadlines.
· Good team-player
· Strong nerves to withstand gory scenes.
· Good character reference
King Edward VII Hall
1A Kent Ridge Road
Singapore 119224
(+65) 94874526
8 September 2011
Director, Human Capital Management
Health Sciences Authority
11 Outram Road
Singapore 169078
Email: hsa_hr@hsa.gov.sg
Dear Sir/Madam,
Application for the position of Scientist in the Forensic Chemical and Physics Lab
As regard to above, I am writing to apply for the position of scientist as listed on the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) website on 26th August 2011. I have an avid interest in the job scope of a forensic scientist and I believe I have the passion and possess the skills required to fulfil your company’s expectation of a forensic scientist as well as contribute to the HSA’s aim of attaining world class status for scientific and regulatory expertise in Health Sciences.
I am currently a 3rd year undergraduate in National University of Singapore and am pursuing Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences with a specialisation in Biomedical Science. Being at NUS has broadened my view in the field of science and my area of study has equipped me with analytical and strong observational skills required in a laboratory. Besides that, I have the relevant knowledge in various chromatographic methods such as gas chromatography and high pressure liquid chromatography. The experimental module that I have taken during my course of study in NUS has also provided me with the skills of evaluating and interpreting scientific data that will be valuable for this position. I have also taken a course on professional communication that has greatly improved my skills in oral presentation and sharpen my interpersonal communication skills which will be useful when communicating with different people on the job.
Being actively involved in many activities during my stay in one of the Halls of Residences in NUS while maintaining my studies at the same time has greatly increased my ability to multitask and handle stress, pressure and deadlines. My commitment in various committees in my hall that work closely in a team has honed me to become a good team player and thus is able work well with other people. I have also developed good organizational and leadership skills through an event management workshop organized by my hallmaster who is an associate professor and vice dean of the NUS Business School.
As an upcoming fresh graduate, I sincerely believe that I have the advantage to stay committed and giving my all in every aspect related to the job. Therefore, I would greatly appreciate it if I can be granted an interview slot to further elaborate more on my eligibility and how I can make a valuable contribution to HSA. Please feel free to contact me at 94874526 or cuishanchia@nus.edu.sg
Thank you for your time and I hope to hear from you soon.
Yours Sincerely,
Chia Cui Shan
Hi Cuishan,
ReplyDeleteI have read through your application letter and here are some suggestions I would like to share with you!
Firstly, illustrating your knowledge in various chromatographic methods and showing that you have the passion for forensic science investigation indeed helps to attract your future employer to read into your resume. However, I feel that the sentence "I believe I have the passion and possess the skills required to fulfill...." could have been better if you could omit the "I believe" and make the sentence more concrete by elaborating on some of the desirable characteristics that you possess instead of just saying that you have the skills.
Furthermore, the part about having good communication skills could have been more effective if you could perhaps list out some examples about what have you done specifically during this course to substantiate your point on having greatly improved your skills in oral presentation and sharpened your interpersonal communication skills.
I like the way you wrote about your active involvement in hall activities and using it to highlight your ability to multitask and handle stress, pressure and deadlines. Also, highlighting your participation in an event management workshop organized by the A/P and Vice Dean of the NUS Business School have effectively substantiated your point to have developed good organizational and leadership skills. :)
Cheers,
Qianwen
Hi Cui Shan!
ReplyDeleteI think that was a well-crafted letter as you focus on specific skills in each of the paragraphs. The division of paragraphs into academic and non-academic skills makes it easy for reader to sieve out desirable information.
However, I think you can substantiate your knowledge from the experimental module more by stating your skills in chromatography after the experimental module to make it more relevant because the skills were obtained from that module after all.
Also, I think it would be good if you mention about your ability in generating scientific reports as one of the main requirements of the job is to analyze data and generate reports.
All in all, it is a well structured and sincere application letter. :)
Regards,
Edward