Academic Lab Technologist: Teaching Support & Operations

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Laboratory Technologist (2-year contract) in the Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at Kent Ridge Campus. The role supports laboratory operations, teaching activities, safety compliance, events, and day-to-day administrative coordination.

Ideal candidates will enjoy hands-on laboratory work, educational support, and coordinating logistics with faculty, staff, students, vendors, and contractors within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Diploma in Biomedical Sciences or closely related discipline.
• Foundational laboratory techniques and protocols relevant to biomedical research.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills for multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with initiative.
• Proactive, adaptable approach to learning and problem-solving.
• Fluent English in written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Support course administration including timetable and venue coordination, teaching materials, attendance tracking, assessment logistics, marks processing, and learning platform updates.
• Assist with practical classes, small-group teaching, CET activities, and preparation of laboratory equipment and consumables.
• Support examination and invigilation logistics, including venue setup, student verification, room monitoring, and submission of scripts or reports.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures for teaching, field trips, laboratory activities, equipment, and events.
• Support departmental safety matters, including audits, inspections, safety orientation, emergency equipment checks, safety training, and compliance documentation.
• Help manage shared equipment, consumables, fixed assets, maintenance requests, procurement, and user onboarding.
• Provide hands-on training or refresher briefings to staff, students, TAs, and laboratory users on equipment usage, laboratory techniques, and safety matters.
• Support departmental seminars, conferences, workshops, social activities, publicity materials, website or social media updates, and hybrid event technical support.
• Assist with procurement and management of software licences and timely renewals.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Fluent English

Education

Diploma in Biomedical Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Laboratory Technologist (2-year contract)

University-Level Unit: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Physiology

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 06/07/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job Description

The Department of Physiology is seeking a dependable and motivated Laboratory Technologist to support laboratory operations, teaching activities, safety compliance, departmental events, and day-to-day administrative coordination.

This role is suitable for candidates who enjoy hands-on laboratory work, educational support, operational coordination, and working with faculty, staff, students, vendors, and contractors in a dynamic academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support course administration, including timetable and venue coordination, teaching materials, attendance tracking, assessment logistics, marks processing, and learning platform updates.
• Assist with practical classes, small-group teaching, CET activities, and preparation of laboratory equipment and consumables.
• Support examination and invigilation logistics, including venue setup, student verification, room monitoring, and submission of scripts or reports.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures for teaching, field trips, laboratory activities, equipment, and events.
• Support departmental safety matters, including audits, inspections, safety orientation, emergency equipment checks, safety training, and compliance documentation.
• Help manage shared equipment, consumables, fixed assets, maintenance requests, procurement, and user onboarding.
• Provide hands-on training or refresher briefings to staff, students, TAs, and laboratory users on equipment usage, laboratory techniques, and safety matters.
• Support departmental seminars, conferences, workshops, social activities, publicity materials, website or social media updates, and hybrid event technical support.
• Assist with procurement and management of software licences and timely renewals.
  
  

Qualifications

• Possession of a Diploma in Biomedical Sciences or a closely related scientific discipline, demonstrating foundational theoretical and practical knowledge.
• Familiarity with fundamental laboratory techniques and protocols relevant to biomedical and physiological research environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) to efficiently manage communications, data, and reporting tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders including faculty, students, and technical staff.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and coordinate complex schedules and logistics effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team, showing initiative and reliability in task execution.
• A positive, proactive approach towards learning, adaptability, problem-solving, and responsibility in meeting job demands and handling unforeseen challenges.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and oral, to engage with academic staff, students, and external partners seamlessly.