Laboratory Manager — Forest & Urban Ecology

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee day-to-day operation of research laboratories within NTU Singapore. You will coordinate procurement of chemicals, consumables and equipment; maintain inventories; and supervise maintenance and safety programs.

You will provide training and technical support to students and researchers on instruments such as TOC/TN analyzers, ICP-OES, CHN analyzers and GC-MS, and ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or equivalent.
• Experience working in a chemical and/or biological laboratory.
• Experience or familiarity with laboratory equipment, chemical management and laboratory safety.
• Familiarity with analytical instruments such as TOC/TN analyzers, ICP-OES, CHN analyzers and GC-MS is advantageous.
• Good organizational, troubleshooting and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to provide technical support and training.
• Able to work independently and as a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of chemicals, lab consumables, field equipment, and scientific instrumentation to support research activities and operational requirements.
• Provide training and technical support to undergraduate students, postgrad researchers, and lab users on the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical instruments including TOC/TN analyzer, ICP-OES, CHN analyzer and GC-MS.
• Maintain and manage comprehensive chemical inventories across multiple laboratories, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and laboratory safety standards.
• Oversee equipment maintenance schedules, service records to ensure operational reliability and data quality.
• Support asset tracking, inventory control, and lifecycle management of laboratory equipment.
• Ensure laboratories meet health, safety and environmental requirements through regular inspections and risk assessments.
• Serve as a member of the lab safety committee and chemical spill response team.

Skills

Laboratory management

Training & mentoring

Record-keeping

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or equivalent

Tools

TOC/TN analyzers

ICP-OES

CHN analyzers

GC-MS

Job description

Nanyang Technological University seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee day-to-day operation of research laboratories within NTU Singapore. You will coordinate procurement of chemicals, consumables and equipment; maintain inventories; and supervise maintenance and safety programs.

You will provide training and technical support to students and researchers on instruments such as TOC/TN analyzers, ICP-OES, CHN analyzers and GC-MS, and ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and risk assessments.