Laboratory Operations & Safety Lead

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore's Mechanobiology Institute is seeking a Laboratory Executive to maintain the open lab, manage equipment and safety protocols, and coordinate trainings for users.

The role requires a life sciences degree, hands-on lab experience, and strong communication. You will collaborate with a small team at Kent Ridge Campus to support cutting-edge mechanobiology research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life science or biological science.
• At least 1 year of experience in a biological laboratory.
• At least 2 years of laboratory management experience in a lab or shared facility.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Organized and meticulous; able to work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain open laboratory in functional state for MBI research personnel.
• Procurement of service contracts and lab consumables.
• Liaising with service engineers and sales representatives for maintenance of common equipment.
• Write and revise standard operating procedures and risk assessments for equipment or procedures.
• Coordinate and conduct trainings for users of the open lab.
• Implement laboratory safety procedures as directed by the facility manager.
• Coordinate and oversee collection of hazardous wastes for the institute.
• Other duties as directed by the facility manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Organized

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science or biological science

Job description

The National University of Singapore's Mechanobiology Institute is seeking a Laboratory Executive to maintain the open lab, manage equipment and safety protocols, and coordinate trainings for users.

The role requires a life sciences degree, hands-on lab experience, and strong communication. You will collaborate with a small team at Kent Ridge Campus to support cutting-edge mechanobiology research.