Lab Manager

ntu; Singapore; On-site; SGD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU is seeking a Lab Manager to support NEWRI research activities. The role ensures safety compliance, disciplined lab operations, and proper housekeeping across the facilities.

The incumbent will streamline processes, manage inventories, coordinate with vendors for maintenance, and train lab users on safety and purchasing procedures while tracking expenses for senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in managing a laboratory in academia or industry is highly preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety is essential.
• Demonstrates ownership, drive, initiative and multitasking ability.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills are required.
• Independent yet a good team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure lab operations comply with safety regulations.
• Maintain fiscal and operational discipline in day-to-day lab activities.
• Ensure good housekeeping within the premise.
• Streamline lab operations to enhance productivity and manage inventory.
• Assist with routine safety audits and educate lab users on safety/documentation.
• Relay safety information to lab users and ensure on-ground adherence.
• Familiarize new users with NEWRI purchasing and safety procedures.
• Track spending and generate reports for senior management.
• Maintain database on lab instrument usage under CEBS system.
• Liaise with suppliers/vendors/contractors for equipment maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance of lab equipment.
• Work with Safety department to ensure a safe work environment.
• Be the go-to person for all lab-related matters.

Skills

Lab management

Safety compliance

Budgeting / spending tracking

Vendor liaison

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering

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