Assistant Manager, Technical

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at NTU Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager, Technical to support teaching laboratories and experimental activities. You will prepare lab consumables, manage equipment, train users and assist with maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operation for students and researchers.

Responsibilities include coordinating lab schedules, enabling smooth teaching operations, and supporting new teaching experiments with proper SOPs and risk

Qualifications

• A recognized degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology or a related field.
• Diploma holder with 3 years’ relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience handling, operating and maintaining scientific & laboratory equipment such as Micro plate reader, Gel imager, microscope, Autoclave, Rheometer, etc.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Bioengineering undergraduate and PG teaching experiments in Biomolecular and cellular engineering, such as PCR, Plasmid isolation, Image & microscopy technology, Bacterial & cell culture, Cell labelling and visualization etc., including preparing materials, performing lab trials, revising lab manuals, conducting and supervising lab classes.

Skills

Lab safety

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Biomedical Engineering/ Bioengineering/ Biotechnology degree

Diploma with 3 years relevant experience

Tools

Micro plate reader

Gel imager

Microscope

Autoclave

Rheometer

Job description

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) hosts world-class education and research programmes in organic and inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, bioengineering and process engineering and synthetic chemistry. We aim to nurture future-ready graduates with the ability to tackle new challenges in chemicals manufacturing, healthcare, energy, food, and other important sectors. We are looking for a highly motivated Assistant Manager to support CCEB's technical and administrative activities, ensuring the smooth and safe functioning of the laboratory in enabling the Students, Researchers and Faculty to accomplish their academic and research objectives effectively, efficiently and safely. The Assistant Manager, Technical will be responsible for preparing lab consumables, managing equipment, delivering training, and assisting with experimental procedures and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support Bioengineering undergraduate and PG teaching experiments in Biomolecular and cellular engineering, such as PCR, Plasmid isolation, Image & microscopy technology, Bacterial & cell culture, Cell labelling and visualization etc., including preparing materials, performing lab trials, revising lab manuals, conducting and supervising lab classes.
• Coordinate lab schedules, student groupings, attendance records, and make-up lab sessions to ensure smooth teaching operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory operations, teaching effectiveness, and student learning outcomes.
• Participate in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of new teaching experiments and laboratory activities.
• Provide technical and logistical support for student competitions, projects, and innovation activities involving laboratory equipment and facilities.
• Ensure adequate lab consumables and manage purchasing of materials and inventory control.
• Ensure good lab housekeeping and safe laboratory practices.
• Liaise with suppliers on timely equipment setup, repair and maintenance.
• Carry out strategic budget proposals, tracking expenses associated with laboratory equipment and consumables.
• Conduct training for new users, guide inexperienced users in operation of lab equipment.
• Support the manager to perform diagnostic tests and in-house repair process in the event of equipment failure, engage vendor for periodic calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records of lab chemicals, consumables, assets and equipment maintenance.
• Support lab and management, with experience in writing standard operating procedures and risk assessments.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the reporting officer and school management.

Skills and qualifications

• A recognized degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology or a related field.
• Diploma holder with 3 years’ relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience handling, operating and maintaining scientific & laboratory equipment such as Micro plate reader, Gel imager, microscope, Autoclave, Rheometer, etc.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good awareness of laboratory safety.
• Excellent verbal & written communication.
• Good learning ability and able to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Be proactive and independent.
• Effective time management.
• Good team player with service orientation.

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution

NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive