Chemistry Teaching Lab Operations Lead

SCIENTEC CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

SCIENTEC CONSULTING PTE. LTD. seeks a Senior Executive to support the daily operations of an Undergraduate Chemistry Teaching Laboratory.

The role collaborates with laboratory management to support teaching activities, equipment, safety, inventory and administration. The 6-month maternity cover is located in the West region, with responsibilities including reagent prep, instrument support, safety enforcement and general admin tasks.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Chemistry or related discipline.
• Preferably 2–3 years of relevant experience in an instrument laboratory or tertiary-level teaching laboratory.
• Experience handling analytical instruments such as AAS, UV-Vis, FTIR, LC/GC, LCMS/GCMS or ICP-OES is advantageous.
• Knowledge of chemical and solvent storage requirements, hazardous substances regulations and laboratory safety.

Responsibilities

• Support daily laboratory operations, preparation, housekeeping and equipment maintenance for undergraduate and graduate laboratory modules.
• Prepare chemical reagents, solvents, glassware and laboratory apparatus for Year 1 to Year 3 chemistry practical classes.
• Provide technical support to faculty members, teaching assistants and students during laboratory sessions.
• Monitor and account for the submission of 200+ laboratory reports weekly through the online submission system.
• Support the tracking and processing of monthly Teaching Assistant claims.
• Implement and enforce laboratory safety protocols, including safe handling of equipment, hazardous chemicals and solvents.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical instruments, including AAS, UV-Vis, FTIR, LC/GC, LCMS/GCMS, ICP-OES and GPC.
• Provide basic equipment operation and software training to new users, Teaching Assistants and students.
• Coordinate with external vendors and engineers for equipment servicing, maintenance and repairs.
• Handle procurement of laboratory consumables, chemicals, solvents and glassware.
• Support consumables inventory planning, tracking and equipment asset checks.
• Perform other laboratory operational and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Equipment maintenance

Teaching support

Inventory management

Education

Diploma in Chemistry

Tools

AAS

UV-Vis

FTIR

LC/GC

LCMS/GCMS

ICP-OES

GPC

Job description

SCIENTEC CONSULTING PTE. LTD. seeks a Senior Executive to support the daily operations of an Undergraduate Chemistry Teaching Laboratory.

The role collaborates with laboratory management to support teaching activities, equipment, safety, inventory and administration. The 6-month maternity cover is located in the West region, with responsibilities including reagent prep, instrument support, safety enforcement and general admin tasks.