Lab Safety & Operations Lead

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU) invites applications for a proactive safety and facilities professional within the ASE/EOS labs. You will oversee laboratory safety, equipment maintenance, and compliance across research facilities, supporting world-class scientific work.

The role requires coordination with service engineers, vendors, and internal stakeholders, conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 1–2 years’ experience in lab operations, facilities or safety.
• Knowledge of local safety regulations for research labs.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratories equipment maintenance/certification, ensuring equipment under the custodian of the laboratory are always in safe working condition, complying with local regulations as well as OEM requirements.
• Liaise and coordinate with service engineers, vendors and contractors for laboratories maintenance, repairs, site surveys and facilities related works.
• Oversee the chemical inventory management system and hazardous waste disposal processes, ensuring proper documentation, safe handling practices, and compliance with Singapore regulatory and institutional safety requirements.
• Ensure chemical inventories are properly maintained, updated, and reconciled by laboratories in compliance with institutional safety policies.
• Plan, conduct, and support laboratory and office safety inspections, audits, and compliance reviews, ensuring proper documentation, audit readiness, and timely closure of findings.
• Lead the investigation of safety incidents, accidents, and non-compliance cases, including root cause analysis, and development of corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Track, monitor, and ensure timely follow-up and closure of all safety-related incidents, breaches, and rectification actions across laboratories and office facilities.
• Conduct safety induction briefings and training sessions for new staff, students, and research personnel, including fieldwork safety awareness and laboratory safety requirements.
• Monitor the completion of mandatory Online Safety Modules for staff and students, in accordance with University requirements.
• Oversee the maintenance and readiness of emergency response equipment, including first aid and fire safety equipment in laboratories and office areas. Support the preparation of fieldwork safety equipment and consumables.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in laboratory operations, workplace safety and health, and facilities management to enhance efficiency, compliance, and service quality.
• Serve as a key operational point of contact for laboratory operations, safety, and facilities matters, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Provide backup support to other laboratories and safety personnel as required to ensure continuity of laboratory operations and safety coverage.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the OPS team, including coordination, documentation, reporting, and other ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Safety management

Laboratory operations

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU) invites applications for a proactive safety and facilities professional within the ASE/EOS labs. You will oversee laboratory safety, equipment maintenance, and compliance across research facilities, supporting world-class scientific work.

The role requires coordination with service engineers, vendors, and internal stakeholders, conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, and training.