Laboratory Officer

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore is seeking a proactive and self-motivated individual to support laboratory operations and safety. The role involves maintenance, procurement of lab and research supplies, and logistics coordination for field activities.

You will assist researchers by understanding project needs, working with minimal supervision, and ensuring smooth laboratory and field operations through strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proactiveness and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to understand project needs and support researchers.
• Good communication skills.
• Goal-oriented attitude.
• Team player.
• Laboratory operations/management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory operations, maintenance and safety.
• Implement safety processes.
• Procurement for laboratory and research needs.
• Logistics support for field operations (booking of boats/transport, etc).
• Coordination for obtaining permits for field operations.
• Field support for experiments, when required.

Skills

Proactiveness

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Team player

Goal-oriented

Minimal supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma (Engineering/Science preferred)

Job description

Company description:

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job Description

To support laboratory operations, maintenance and safety. Tasks will include:

• Laboratory operations & maintenance
• Implementation of safety processes
• Purchasing for laboratory & research needs
• Logistics support for field operations (booking of boats / transport, etc)
• Coordination for obtaining permits for field operations
• Field support for experiments, when required

Qualifications

• A good Bachelors degree or Diploma (Engineering / Science preferred, but other domains acceptable)
• Proactiveness & ability to work with minimal supervision
• Willingness to understand project needs and support researchers
• Good communication skills
• Goal-oriented attitude
• Team player
• Laboratory operations / management experience preferred