Lab Manager Biotransformation & Engineering, Analytics, SIFBI

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Singapore is seeking an experienced Laboratory Operations Manager. The role involves managing all aspects of laboratory operations to ensure continuity and compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess a degree in Science or Engineering and have at least 3 years of relevant experience, demonstrating capability in procurement and multi-stakeholder project management. This position offers the opportunity to enhance research capabilities and optimize operational efficiency within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in laboratory operations or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement and asset management within a research environment.
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety and compliance regulations.
• Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder operational projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end laboratory operations to ensure continuity of research activities.
• Coordinate laboratory space management initiatives and optimize workflow.
• Lead asset governance and lifecycle management complying with audit requirements.
• Drive procurement and tender processes for operational needs.

Skills

Laboratory operations management

Procurement processes

Vendor coordination

Budget tracking

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Change management initiatives

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

Job Description

• Provideend-to-end laboratory operations managementto assigned divisions and platforms, ensuring continuity of research activities across daily operations, shared facilities and multi-division environments.
• Plan, coordinate and execute laboratory space management initiatives, including workflow optimisation, space consolidation, equipment clustering and major relocation exercises (e.g. Geneo), working closely with researchers, consultants and central stakeholders.
• Leadasset governance and lifecycle management, including annual asset verification, reconciliation, tagging, decommissioning and disposal, ensuring full compliance with institutional and audit requirements.
• Ownlaboratory safety, food safety and BCM responsibilities, serving as the primary point-of-contact for HSE matters, supporting audits, risk assessments, corrective actions and emergency preparedness.
• Driveend-to-end procurement and tender processes, including requirement scoping, tender/ITQ documentation, vendor evaluation, technical clarification, purchase consolidation, goods receipt and invoice resolution.
• ManageOOE and operational budget planningfor multiple projects and platforms, ensuring accurate tracking, timely utilisation and alignment with funding conditions.
• Strengthenresource optimisation and cost efficiency, including equipment utilisation tracking, cost-recovery coordination, freezer and infrastructure consolidation, and vendor negotiations.
• Maintain structured and accuratedocumentation systems, including SOPs, room data sheets, equipment inventories, chemical registers and operational records.
• Actively engage and coordinate withPIs, researchers, interns, vendors, finance, procurement and facilities teams, ensuring smooth execution of operational workflows and compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.
• Represent assigned groups ininstitute-level committees and taskforces(e.g. HSE, BCM, ERP change initiatives), contributing to cross-division alignment and operational improvements.
• Support and driveprocess improvement and standardisation, including SOP development, workflow harmonisation and system adoption across divisions.
• Perform other operational or project-based duties as assigned to support institute priorities.

Job Requirement

• Degree inScience, Engineering or related discipline(e.g. food science, chemical engineering, biology, biotechnology).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in laboratory operations, research support, facility or asset management (candidates with strong experience may be considered for senior roles).
• Demonstrated experience inprocurement, tender support, asset management, budget tracking and vendor coordinationwithin a research or technical environment.
• Strong working knowledge oflaboratory safety, chemical handling, food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to managecomplex, multi-stakeholder operational projects(e.g. relocations, audits, cross-division integration).
• Highlyorganised, systematic and detail-oriented, with strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Able to workindependently, manage competing priorities and deliver under tight timelines in a dynamic environment.
• Strongcommunication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and seniority levels.
• Comfortable supportingchange management initiatives, including system rollouts and new operational models.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.