Assistant Manager, Lab Operations

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU's School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering invites an Assistant Manager to oversee daily operations, maintenance, safety compliance, and teaching assistance in MAE laboratories.

Responsibilities include lab safety briefings, asset management, and providing technical guidance to staff, researchers, and students. Suitable for candidates with 3–4 years in educational or research environments and strong CAD/Office capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
• Minimum 3–4 years hands-on experience in managing daily operations and facility upkeep in an engineering lab or workshop.
• Experience in educational or research institutions supporting engineering modules is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory operations, space utilization, inventory, procurement, and equipment readiness.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance, including RA/SWP updates and ISO 45001 alignment; manage radiation licensing, gas detection, and safety inspections.
• Provide teaching support and technical guidance to staff, researchers and students during practical sessions and projects.

Skills

Laboratory management

Safety compliance

Teaching support

Inventory control

Procurement

Vendor management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee the daily operations, technical maintenance, safety compliance within the Precision Engineering Laboratory and Model Shop including provide teaching assistance in MAE laboratories. The successful candidate ensures a safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant environment for student teaching and academic research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Laboratory & Asset Management: Manage space utilization, inventory control, procurement, and ensure continuous operational readiness of research equipment.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Maintain, update, and audit laboratory Risk Assessments (RA) and Safe Work Procedures (SWP) in alignment with ISO 45001 standards. Manage regulatory requirements, including annual radiation licensing renewals, gas detection systems, and safety inspections.
• Teaching & User Support: Deliver laboratory safety briefings and inductions for new users. Provide technical guidance and operational support to academic staff, researchers, and students during practical laboratory sessions and project execution.

Requirements:

• A recognized degree in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3-4 years of hands‑on experience managing daily operations, equipment maintenance schedules, and facility upkeep in an engineering laboratory or industrial workshop.
• Preferably 3-4 years of experience working within an educational or research institution, supporting engineering course modules, or guiding students and academic staff through technical projects.
• Strong technical understanding of laboratory asset upkeep and electromechanical equipment maintenance.
• Proficient in Microsoft productivity and collaboration tools.
• Familiarity with CAD drawing (e.g. SolidWorks) is preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of workplace safety frameworks (e.g., ISO 45001) and experience implementing Risk Assessments and Safe Work Procedures.
• A strict, proactive commitment to maintaining high standards of workplace health, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Competency in inventory control, procurement processes, and vendor management.
• Ability to deliver clear, instructional safety briefings and technical guidance to students, faculty, and researchers.
• Strong team player capable of working effectively with multi-disciplinary stakeholders.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU