Lab Manager

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

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, through the NEWRI division, seeks an excellent Lab Manager to oversee safety, operations, and budget discipline for its cutting-edge laboratory facilities. You will streamline operations, manage supplies, and ensure a safe work environment for researchers and staff.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and 3–5 years of lab management experience, with strong safety commitment and hands-on collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering required.
• 3–5 years of lab management experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety is required.
• Owner-ship, drive, initiative and multitasking ability are essential.
• Strong communication and influencing skills are important.
• Highly independent with good interpersonal and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure lab operations comply with safety regulations.
• Maintain fiscal and operational discipline in day-to-day lab activities.
• Keep the lab premises clean and well-organized.
• Streamline lab operations and ensure availability of supplies without excess inventory.
• Assist with routine safety audits and manage licensed chemicals.
• Relaying key safety information to lab users and ensure on-ground adherence.
• Assist new lab users with purchasing and safety procedures at NEWRI.
• Track spending for Core and Projects categories and document expenses for senior management.
• Maintain database on lab instrument usage in the CEBS system.
• Liaise with suppliers/vendors/contractors to repair faulty equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance of lab equipment.
• Collaborate with other lab managers and Safety department on safety initiatives.
• Be the go-to person for all matters related to the laboratory premises.

Skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Multitasking

Ownership mindset

Team player

Safety awareness

Independent

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/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. NEWRI is looking for excellent candidates for a lab manager position to support research activities in the institute.

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 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