Laboratory Technician

TUM CREATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Leave days

Collaborative research environment

Job summary

TUM CREATE invites applications for an experienced lab technician to join our team, working on AI-powered high-throughput blood cell analysis technology at the Singapore campus. You will ensure instrument functionality and reliability, manage supplies, and support wet lab protocols in a BSL-2 setting.

This fixed-term contract runs until 30 April 2027 with potential extension depending on project progress. Fresh graduates may be considered; prior cytometry experience is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Diploma, Higher NITEC, or NITEC in biomedical science, life sciences or related field.
• Fresh graduates with relevant internship, final-year project, or hands-on lab experience are welcome.
• Prior experience in flow cytometry and haematology analysis is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in reporting and workflow management.
• Foundational computer and data analysis capabilities.
• Solid understanding of laboratory safety and handling of hazardous chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Perform haematology analysis of clinical samples in a BSL-2 lab setting.
• Calibrate, quality-check, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate in reviewing and refining laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Monitor supply levels and manage inventory replenishment.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments, sample handling, and calibration activities.
• Provide progress updates and report deviations from procedures.
• Work with researchers and team members on cross-functional project activities.

Skills

Flow Cytometry

Haematology Analysis

Microscopy

Data Analysis

Organizational Skills

Education

Biomedical science degree or related qualification (Bachelor's / Diploma / NITEC)

Job description

About TUM CREATE

TUM CREATE is a multidisciplinary research platform of the Technical University Munich (TUM) at the Singapore Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE). We are joining forces with universities, public agencies,and industry for the advancement of future technologies.

CellFACE aims to establish imaging flow cytometry as a label-free platform technology for routine cellular diagnostics at the point-of-care. To assure success of the interdisciplinary CellFACE project, back-to-back teams between Munich and Singapore are formed. Using co-creational principles engineers and life scientists at TUM-CREATE, TUM, NTU, and A*STAR cooperate with clinicians at National University Hospital to develop a workflow solution for blood cell analysis to improve acute care diagnostics.

Please visitwww.tum-create.edu.sgfor more information about TUM CREATE.

Job Description

We seek an experienced lab technician to join our team at TUM CREATE, working on the next generation of AI-powered high-throughput blood cell analysis technology. As a key member of our team, you'll ensure the functionality and reliability of our laboratory instruments, manage supplies,and support the team with wet lab protocols.

This is a fixed term contract until 30 April 2027 (potential extension upon project development).

Role and Responsibilities

• Perform haematology analysis of clinical samples within a BSL-2 lab setting
• Conduct routine calibration, quality checks, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate in the review, development, and refinement of laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Monitor supply levels, addressing shortages, and ensure timely inventory replenishment.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of experiments, sample handling, equipment calibration, maintenance activities, and inventory.
• Provide regular progress updates and promptly report experimental issues or deviations from established procedures.
• Work closely with researchers and other team members on laboratory and cross-functional project activities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, Diploma, Higher NITEC, or NITEC qualification, preferably in biomedical science, biological science, life science, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates with relevant internship experience, final-year project, or hands-on laboratory experience will be considered.
• Prior experience and expertise in flow cytometry, haematology analysis, and operation of microscopes is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills complemented by meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in reporting, with an emphasis on workflow management and control.
• Foundational computer and data analysis capabilities.
• In-depth understanding of laboratory safety and infection control measures, including standard precautions and the safe handling of hazardous chemicals.

What TUM CREATE offers you

• Competitive salary that commensurate with experience
• Medical insurance
• Good amount of leave/vacation days
• A collaborative and inclusive research environment