Laboratory Operations Manager

IMPERIAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION SINGAPORE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Singapore is seeking a Laboratory Operations Manager to oversee laboratory operations and ensure health and safety compliance. The successful candidate will support research activities and collaborate closely with researchers and technical staff. Candidates should possess a technical qualification and 3–5 years of relevant experience. This full-time role is based at the National University of Singapore campus, offering a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and research.

Benefits

Opportunity for career development

Collaborative work environment

Participation in innovative projects

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience working in a laboratory or research support environment.
• Demonstrable experience of laboratory health and safety practices.
• Good working knowledge of Singapore health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain health, safety, and environmental framework.
• Act as primary day-to-day health and safety focal point.
• Oversee logistics and deliveries for laboratory activities.

Skills

Strong practical laboratory skills

Excellent organisational skills

Clear communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Polytechnic / Technical qualification in Engineering

Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through the following link:
https://employmenthero.com/jobs/organisations/imperial-global-singapore-795ma/

Purpose of the Post

Imperial Global Singapore (IGS) is Imperial College London’s formal legal entity in Singapore, established to undertake research and innovation projects in collaboration with universities, industry, government and third‑sector partners across Singapore’s vibrant ecosystem.

Hosted at the Singapore National Research Foundation’s Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE) and located at the National University of Singapore (NUS) U‑Town campus, IGS provides the physical and administrative infrastructure that enables Imperial to extend its research activities into Singapore and the broader Southeast Asia region.

IGS is recruiting a Laboratory Operations Manager to lead and support laboratory operations with a strong focus on health, safety and regulatory compliance, while also providing hands‑on technical support to research activities. The post holder will be employed by Imperial Global Singapore and seconded 50% of their time to Cambridge CARES (Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore) as a Deputy Laboratory Manager, working under the Senior Lab Manager. The Associate Director, Imperial Global Singapore, will retain overall line management responsibility.

The position is based full time in Singapore, with time shared between Imperial Global Singapore and Cambridge CARES as agreed, and will involve close collaboration with researchers, technical staff and professional services colleagues across both organisations.

Key Responsibilities

At Imperial Global Singapore, the post holder will:

• Establish, implement and maintain a comprehensive health, safety and environmental (HSE) framework for IGS’s research and innovation activities in Singapore, in line with the "WSH Act" and relevant "MOM", "NEA", "MOH" and "SCDF" regulations.
• Act as the primary day to day H&S and lab operations focal point for IGS, including for staff working in shared or rented laboratory spaces managed by partner institutions.
• Support the development of risk assessments and SOPs, emergency procedures and training materials for laboratory work undertaken by IGS staff.
• Serve as the operational liaison with host laboratory managers and facility operators, ensuring alignment between IGS procedures and host institution policies and systems.
• Oversee logistics and deliveries for IGS laboratory activities (chemicals, gases, consumables, equipment), ensuring appropriate documentation, labelling, storage and waste management.
• Provide hands on laboratory support, including basic experimental assistance, sample preparation, equipment checks and routine maintenance, in support of IGS research projects.
• Promote a strong safety first culture, and support the IGS DSO in monitoring compliance by supporting audits and inspections and carrying out incident investigations.

At Cambridge CARES, the post holder will:

• Act as Deputy Laboratory Manager, supporting the Senior Lab Manager in day to day operation of laboratories, including chemical and gas management, waste handling, equipment maintenance, asset inventory and general lab operations.
• Receive and handle deliveries of chemicals and gas cylinders (including installation of 47"L" cylinders), ensuring safe handling, storage and documentation.
• Coordinate chemical waste disposal via approved contractors, including tracking and submission of toxic waste reports to local authorities as required.
• Help maintain high operational readiness by troubleshooting minor equipment failures, arranging servicing and repairs, and maintaining adequate supplies and consumables.
• Support health, safety and environmental activities, including acting as fire warden and first aider (with training provided if required), and contributing to energy saving and sustainability initiatives.
• Stand in for the Senior Lab Manager when necessary to ensure continuity of safe and efficient lab operations, and provide administrative support related to laboratory management.
• Assist research groups through procurement, equipment scheduling, risk identification and assessment, and general laboratory support to enable efficient and safe research.

Job descriptions cannot be exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

• Closing date: Sunday, 1 February 2026 (Sunday)
• Interviews: Week of 9 February 2026

Person Specification

Requirements

Candidates/post holders will be expected to demonstrate the following

Essential (E) / Desirable (D)

Experience/Education

Polytechnic / Technical (ITE) qualification in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biomedical Science, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering or a closely related field. (E)

Health and Safety qualifications (e.g. WSQ, WSH, ISO, First aid, NEBOSH certificate) (D)

Experience

3–5 years’ experience working in a laboratory, operations or research support environment, preferably in Singapore. (E)

Demonstrable experience of laboratory health and safety practices, including risk assessments, incident investigation and implementation of safety control measures. (E)

Experience with chemical and gas handling, laboratory waste management and routine equipment maintenance. (E)

Experience working in or with shared / multi‑user laboratory facilities or academic/industry partnerships (desirable). (D)

Knowledge

Good working knowledge of Singapore health, safety and environmental regulations applicable to laboratories, including:

• "MOM WSH Act" and subsidiary legislation
• Relevant "NEA" , "SCDF" and, where applicable, "MOH" requirements. (E)

Understanding of laboratory safety standards and good practice, including chemical, gas and (where relevant) biological safety. (E)

Familiarity with hazard identification, risk assessment methodologies and incident investigations. (E)

Knowledge of standard laboratory instrumentation and workflows (e.g. balances, incubators, fume cupboards, spectrophotometers; experience with instruments such as "HPLC", "GC" or "ICP" is desirable). (D)

Proficiency in MS Office and willingness/ability to use digital tools such as LIMS or ELN for data and record management. (E)

Awareness of GLP/GMP and ISO related quality systems (e.g. "ISO 17025", "ISO 45001" ) and their implications for documentation and compliance (desirable). (D)

Skills & Abilities

Ability to set up and improve H&S systems, including drafting procedures and training materials, and supporting audits and inspections. (E)

Strong practical laboratory skills, including safe handling of chemicals and cylinders, routine equipment checks, and basic troubleshooting. (E)

Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across two organisations and multiple stakeholders. (E)

High level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation, labelling and record keeping. (E)

Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to explain safety and technical requirements to staff, students and external partners. (E)

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a small, multi functional team, showing initiative and problem solving capability. (E)

Sufficient physical fitness to safely handle 47L gas cylinders and 25L chemical waste carboys, using appropriate lifting techniques and aids. (E)

Strong safety‑first mindset with a proactive approach to identifying hazards and improving practices. (E)

Professional, responsible and reliable under pressure, including during audits, incidents or equipment failures. (E)

Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Values

• Respect
• Collaboration
• Excellence
• Integrity
• Innovation

Employees are also required to comply with all Imperial policies and regulations.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages (https://www.imperial.ac.uk/equality/).

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through the following link:

https://employmenthero.com/jobs/organisations/imperial-global-singapore-795ma/