Laboratory Officer / Asst Lab Officer (Support Section), BRC

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Singapore is seeking a candidate for operational support in a laboratory animal facility. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, cleanliness, and basic animal procedures. The ideal candidate should possess a National ITE Certificate and have strong teamwork and communication skills. Training will be provided for those without prior experience. This role may involve lifting and repetitive motion.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working in a laboratory animal facility is preferred.
• Ability to lift 18kg bags of bedding and pull trolleys 2m in height.
• Comfortable being on their feet most of the day and performing repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

• Work with large equipment and machinery.
• Maintain cleaning and sanitization standards in the facility.
• Assist in duties such as laundry and housekeeping.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Initiative

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Animal Handling

Education

National ITE Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

BRC is an AAALAC International accredited and bizSAFE Level 3 certified laboratory animal facility established in Biopolis in 2005, as a service facility under Biomedical Sciences Institutes. Its mission is to provide high quality research animal services to support the vibrant research culture for biological and biomedical sciences, in order to support the development of biotechnology for the human healthcare industry in Singapore.

Reporting to a supervisor, the successful candidate will work in a team to support operations in a laboratory animal facility according to standards and established workflows in BRC.

Responsibilities:

• Work with large equipment and machinery.
• Maintain cleaning and sanitization standards in the facility.
• Work is carried out in an environment with animal dander, waste and dust.
• Expected to uphold safety practices and procedures in the facility such as wearing of scrubs and PPE. (including masks)
• Assist in duties such as laundry and housekeeping.

Requirements:

• Preferably a National ITE Certificate with at least 1 year of experience working in a laboratory animal facility.
• Training will be provided for candidates without prior experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting as well as independently and have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Required to lift 18kg bags of bedding and pull trolleys 2m in height.
• Should be comfortable being on their feet most of the day and carrying out repetitive motions.
• Should be comfortable squatting or using a step stool/ladder.
• Occasionally required to perform basic animal procedures such as handling and injections.
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse personalities.
• Able to demonstrate initiative, strong work ethic and integrity.
• Carry out other work as assigned by their supervisor and manager.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.