Laboratory Manager

RECRUIT123 PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUIT123 PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead operations, maintain international accreditations, and drive safe, efficient lab practices. You will oversee daily lab operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide a small team to deliver consistently valid results.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, risk management, and quality systems, with responsibility for budgeting, procurement, and safety planning in a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in laboratory or engineering environments.
• Familiarity with local regulatory requirements (SCDF, NEA, MOM).
• Strong background in safety, risk management, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the laboratory team.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations, equipment upkeep, and procurement.
• Manage budgets, reporting, and financial planning for the lab.
• Ensure compliance with international accreditation standards.
• Drive safety culture and emergency preparedness.

Skills

Safety

Risk management

Quality systems

Leadership

Education

Degree in Materials Science/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Laboratory Manager (Singapore)

Recruit123 is hiring on behalf of a global engineering consultancy.

About the Role

We are seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead operations in Singapore. This role is critical in maintaining international accreditations, ensuring quality assurance, and driving safe, efficient laboratory practices. You'll oversee daily lab operations, manage compliance, and lead a small team to deliver consistently valid results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the laboratory team.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations, equipment upkeep, and procurement.
• Manage budgets, reporting, and financial planning for the lab.
• Ensure compliance with international accreditation standards.
• Drive safety culture and emergency preparedness.

Requirements

• Degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in laboratory or engineering environments.
• Familiarity with local regulatory requirements (SCDF, NEA, MOM).
• Strong background in safety, risk management, and quality systems.
• Confident leader, able to work independently and guide a team.

UEN: 202511044R

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