Lab Operations Assistant | Sterilisation & Safety

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES is seeking an Assistant Laboratory Technician to support daily lab operations in Singapore. The role includes washing and sterilising glassware, autoclaving consumables, decontaminating biohazard waste, recording daily output data, and maintaining a clean, functional workspace.

The appointee will address user queries or refer them to team members as needed, ensuring equipment is in good working order and the area remains compliant with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Good spoken and written communication skills.
• Good team player.
• Good organisation skill.
• Attention to details.
• Open-minded and willing to learn new skill.
• Customer service-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sterilise used glassware for lab use.
• Return glassware to correct customers.
• Handle glassware carefully to prevent breakage.
• Sterilise media and lab consumables.
• Return lab consumables to their cabinets.
• Handle waste properly to prevent exposure and cross-contamination.
• Decontaminate waste prior to disposal.
• Keep the facility and equipment clean and ready for use.
• Address users’ queries or refer to other team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Open-minded and willing to learn

Customer service-oriented

Job description

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES is seeking an Assistant Laboratory Technician to support daily lab operations in Singapore. The role includes washing and sterilising glassware, autoclaving consumables, decontaminating biohazard waste, recording daily output data, and maintaining a clean, functional workspace.

The appointee will address user queries or refer them to team members as needed, ensuring equipment is in good working order and the area remains compliant with safety standards.