Laboratory Technologist

PSB ACADEMY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 29,016 - 44,640; Full time

Job summary

PSB Academy is seeking a laboratory-focused professional to support students in biology/chemistry-related practical sessions on evenings/weekends as needed. Responsibilities include conducting experiments, maintaining equipment, managing consumables, and ensuring safe lab operations.

The role involves mentoring diploma-level students, coordinating class sessions, and contributing to e-learning platforms while upholding high safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in related discipline (Biomedical, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical science)
• Entry level candidates will be considered
• Applicant with experience in lab safety experience would be advantageous
• 1 - 2 years of relevant working experience in a research laboratory or teaching laboratory would be advantageous
• Prior teaching/ instructional experience would be advantageous
• Dedicated and goal-oriented
• Strong time-management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willing to work at night (weekdays) and Saturdays as well as occasional Sundays when needed to support the work/classes. Teaching term is around 10 weeks - night classes can be twice a week. Weekends will be once a week. If no term period, there will not be any nights/weekends

Responsibilities

• Perform and troubleshoot experimental work to ensure that students achieve reliable and precise data to satisfy the learning objectives of the lesson.
• Set-up and maintenance of necessary technical devices.
• Manage & order consumables based on predicted student numbers.
• Ensure the efficient use of resources in the delivery of the laboratory sessions.
• Coordinate laboratory class sessions.
• Ensure the smooth running of laboratory programmes by providing assistance and support during laboratory practical sessions.
• Support in mentoring students during practical sessions at the diploma level within applicable subject areas as assigned.
• Adhere and assist in the administration and enforcement of health and safety matters.
• Ensure ongoing cleanliness and maintenance of laboratory and preparatory work areas and equipment.
• Participate in the use of e-learning platforms where applicable.
• Handle laboratory-related enquiries, feedback and correspondence with students, companies and university partners effectively.
• Participate actively during department and programme meetings.
• Contribute and work proactively with colleagues in institution-wide working groups or committees to meet goals and timelines.
• Engage and work with colleagues within the School and PSB Academy through collaborative projects where applicable
• Maintain own continuing professional development in addition to training and development provided by the institution.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as required by the company from time to time.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Dedicated and goal-oriented

Willing to work night/weekends

Education

Bachelor of Science in related discipline (Biomedical, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical science)

Job description

Principal Accountabilities and Tasks

• Perform and troubleshoot experimental work to ensure that students achieve reliable and precise data to satisfy the learning objectives of the lesson.

• Set-up and maintenance of necessary technical devices.

• Manage & order consumables based on predicted student numbers.

• Ensure the efficient use of resources in the delivery of the laboratory sessions.

• Coordinate laboratory class sessions.

• Ensure the smooth running of laboratory programmes by providing assistance and support during laboratory practical sessions.

• Support in mentoring students during practical sessions at the diploma level within applicable subject areas as assigned.

• Adhere and assist in the administration and enforcement of health and safety matters.

• Ensure ongoing cleanliness and maintenance of laboratory and preparatory work areas and equipment.

Research & Knowledge Exchange

• Participate in the use of e-learning platforms where applicable.

• Handle laboratory-related enquiries, feedback and correspondence with students, companies and university partners effectively.

Teamwork

• Participate actively during department and programme meetings.

• Contribute and work proactively with colleagues in institution-wide working groups or committees to meet goals and timelines.

• Engage and work with colleagues within the School and PSB Academy through collaborative projects where applicable

Miscellaneous Duties

• Maintain own continuing professional development in addition to training and development provided by the institution.

Others

• Any other ad-hoc duties as required by the company from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in related discipline (Biomedical, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical science)

• Entry level candidates will be considered

• Applicant with experience in lab safety experience would be advantageous

• 1 - 2 years of relevant working experience in a research laboratory or teaching laboratory would be advantageous

• Prior teaching/ instructional experience would be advantageous

• Dedicated and goal-oriented

• Strong time-management skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Willing to work at night (weekdays) and Saturdays as well as occasional Sundays when needed to support the work/classes. Teaching term is around 10 weeks - night classes can be twice a week. Weekends will be once a week. If no term period, there will not be any nights/weekends