Chemistry Lab Startup & Operations Lead

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore's School of Materials Science and Engineering invites applications for a Project Officer / Research Associate to establish and run a new chemistry laboratory. You will oversee procurement, compliance, instrumentation, and inventory, enabling rapid, safe, and audit-ready operation.

The role requires coordinating with PIs, facilities, vendors and core facilities, writing risk assessments, SOPs, and supporting grant submissions while maintaining rigorous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related discipline; project officer/research assistant level.
• Experience in laboratory safety practices and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and commission new laboratory facilities, ensuring compliance and safety.
• Coordinate procurement, budgeting, and inventory management for chemicals and equipment.
• Maintain licences, risk assessments, SOPs, and training records; support audits.
• Liaise with PI, facilities management, suppliers, and core facilities to enable timely research activity.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Procurement

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Documentation

Project coordination

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering

Master's degree for appointment at Research Associate level

Tools

Electronic purchasing systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

Nanyang Technological University Singapore's School of Materials Science and Engineering invites applications for a Project Officer / Research Associate to establish and run a new chemistry laboratory. You will oversee procurement, compliance, instrumentation, and inventory, enabling rapid, safe, and audit-ready operation.

The role requires coordinating with PIs, facilities, vendors and core facilities, writing risk assessments, SOPs, and supporting grant submissions while maintaining rigorous