Lab Manager

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore's NEWRI invites applications for a Lab Manager to ensure safe, compliant lab operations, maintain housekeeping, and manage day-to-day fiscal discipline. You will streamline processes, oversee purchasing and safety documentation, monitor equipment maintenance, and liaise with suppliers while supporting senior management with reports.

The role requires a chemistry or chemical engineering degree and 3–5 years' relevant experience; strong safety ethics,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering is required.
• 3–5 years of laboratory management experience preferred in academia or industry.
• Strong commitment to safety and risk awareness.
• Good ownership, drive, initiative and multitasking ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a team focus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure lab operations comply with safety regulations.
• Maintain fiscal and operational discipline in daily lab activities.
• Keep the lab clean and well-organized to high standards.
• Streamline processes to boost productivity and avoid excess inventory.
• Lead routine safety audits and train lab users on safety procedures.
• Relay safety information to users and ensure ground adherence.
• Assist new users with NEWRI purchasing and safety documentation.
• Track spending and generate reports for senior management.
• Maintain the lab instrument usage database in CEBS.
• Coordinate with suppliers/vendors/contractors for maintenance and repairs.
• Oversee preventive maintenance of lab equipment.
• Collaborate with Safety department to ensure a safe work environment.
• Be the go-to person for all matters related to the laboratory premises.

Skills

Lab management

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

CEBS system

Job description

Globally recognized as a leading research and technology organization, the Nanyang Environment and Water Research Institute (NEWRI) addresses national priorities through its diverse expertise in Biotechnology and Bioprocesses, Membrane Technology, Chemicals and Materials, Resource Recovery, and Modeling & Artificial Intelligence. By harnessing its cross-cutting, interdisciplinary, and transformative capabilities, NEWRI drives innovation in water circularity and sustainability, next-generation solid waste solutions, circular economy resource recovery, climate resilience and digitalization.

Job Description

• Ensure lab operations are compliant with safety regulations.
• Ensure fiscal and operational discipline in the day to day activities of the lab.
• Be responsible for good housekeeping within the premise.
• Constantly explore avenues to streamline lab operations to enhance productivity - example, ensuring availability of lab supplies to ensure smooth operations while simultaneously making sure there is no excess inventory.
• Help with routine safety audits, serve as the custodian for licensed chemicals, educate and provide training to the lab users to maintain a safe work environment.
• Serve as the point person to relay key safety information to the lab users and ensure adherence on the ground.
• Help new lab users with familiarization to NEWRI’s procedures related to purchasing and safety documentation.
• Closely track spending on items related to NEWRI’s Core (basic supplies) and NEWRI’s Projects categories. Document expenses and generate reports for senior management.
• Maintain database on the usage of lab instruments under NEWRI’s CEBS system.
• As the lab manager, liaise with suppliers/vendors/contractors to repair faulty/non-functional instruments/equipment.
• Responsible for preventive maintenance of lab equipment.
• Work closely with the other lab managers and the Safety department to ensure a safe work environment.
• Be the go-to person for all matters related to the laboratory premise under his/her charge.

Requirements

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering.
• Candidate with 3-5 years of experience managing a laboratory in an academic or industrial setting is highly preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• A strong sense of ownership, drive, initiative and multitasking ability.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Highly independent and strong interpersonal skills with good team player abilities.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU