Job Brief

The Brunei Darussalam Food Authority (BDFA) is looking a qualified, dedicated and experienced individuals with background in Plant Health to join our team as Technical Associate. If you are passionate about ensuring food safety and regulatory excellence, we invite you to be a part of our team to safeguard food safety in Brunei Darussalam.

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science s or Agricultural Sciences or relevant field.
• Experienced and knowledgeable on food safety related to food of plant origin including pesticide residues such as analysis and results interpretation, and other relevant tasks.
• Knowledge or experience in food legislation or food safety policies is an advantage.
• Experience in drafting clear, concise and structured scientific reports.
• Can work independently and as a team.
• Have excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Act as resource person for food safety issues particularly on food of plant origin including pesticide residues.
• Conduct food safety surveillance and monitoring activities.
• Collect, collate and analyze operational data to establish trends for monthly reports and statistics
• Develop and update relevant food safety policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Develop and conduct training programs related to food safety.
• Involved in other related tasks as directed by Head of Department as and when necessary.