Laboratory Supervisor [ Manual Testing & Wet Chemistry ]

THE SUPREME HR ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR advisory firm in Singapore is seeking a qualified QC Laboratory Supervisor to oversee day-to-day lab operations and ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in laboratory testing, strong supervisory skills, and proficiency with laboratory equipment. Competitive salary and supportive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in Laboratory Testing.
• Ability to supervise and lead a team of Laboratory Assistants.
• Experience of Manual Testing; automated testing is not suitable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of a team of Laboratory Assistants.
• Prioritize and assign tasks to ensure effective resource use.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and investigating quality issues.
• Prepare activity and progression reports.
• Monitor performance of staff and laboratory processes.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Laboratory Testing (Wet Chemistry)

Understanding of laboratory equipment

Education

Diploma or Degree in Chemical related field

Tools

GC

AAS

Auto-titrator

NIR

Job description

QC Laboratory Supervisor [ Manual Testing ]

• Working hours: 8 am to 4.30 pm (Mon-Fri)
• Work location: Jurong Island (Transport provided at Jurong East)
• Salary: $4000 - $5200 + $200 site allowance + AWS + VB + 15 Days AL

Requirements:

1. Diploma or Degree in Chemical related field.
2. Minimum 5 years’ hands‑on experience in Laboratory Testing (Wet Chemistry)
3. Ability to supervise and lead a team of Laboratory Assistants.
4. Good understanding of laboratory equipment such as GC, AAS, Auto‑titrator, NIR etc
5. Experience of Manual Testing [ Automated testing is not suitable for this role ]

Responsibilities:

The QC Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of the laboratory and ensure compliance to operating standards.

• Coordinate the day‑to‑day activities of a team of Laboratory Assistants who check, test, and inspect raw material, goods in process and finished products.
• Prioritize and assign tasks to ensure that team’s resources are used effectively, and that work schedules and targets are met.
• Assists QC Manager in classification of final product and reworked lots.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and investigating quality issues, implement improvement from Analysis gap study.
• Monitor in‑process samples, liaison with production teams for preventive & corrective actions.
• Prepare activity and progression reports so recurring problems, either with the quality of the product or the reliability of testing procedures, can be identified and addressed.
• Monitor the performance of staff, equipment and laboratory processes to ensure quality control system effectiveness and efficiency.
• Preparation of quality and budget reports and updates.
• Training of all lab assistants and shift technicians assigned to laboratory work.
• Supervise and coach team members.
• Supports QC department functions onsite and off‑site as necessary.