Laboratory Technologist (Comparative Medicine)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking an Animal Care Technician responsible for performing various duties related to laboratory animal care. Candidates should have a diploma in biotechnology or a related field and possess good communication skills. Tasks include daily animal care, routine sanitation, and assisting veterinary staff. This role requires the ability to handle weights up to 100 kg and perform rotating weekend duties.

Qualifications

• Good disposition and not averse to handling laboratory animals.
• Able to work independently and in team settings.
• Basic knowledge of computing software and ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily care of laboratory animals and related tasks.
• Assist veterinary staff as needed and follow new assignments.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Education

Diploma in Biotechnology or equivalent

Tools

MS Outlook

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via the NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

This position is responsible for performing animal care duties, which include a variety of routine tasks associated with general laboratory animal care in biomedical research that include and not limited to the list below:

• performing daily care of animals, including related duties required for the proper care, feeding and housing of laboratory animals
• performing daily animal checking and identifying clinical and behaviour abnormality, to report to veterinary staff
• performing daily checking of the facility or equipment, to identify and report issue to supervisor
• performing routine cage changing and sanitation
• performing general laboratory animal housekeeping and cleaning duties
• stocking supplies
• records keeping
• operating equipment including cage and rack washers and autoclaves
• receiving animal shipment

You will also be expected to assist the veterinary staff when necessary and undertake other duties as assigned. New assignments may also be given and are accompanied by detailed instructions, and completed work is checked for accuracy and compliance to established regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Biotechnology or equivalent discipline preferred or minimum of GCE ‘O’, ‘N’ levels or Nitec
• Good disposition and not averse in handling of laboratory animals
• Ability to multi-task
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to work independently and in team settings
• Basic knowledge of MS outlook and ability to become familiar with additional computing software
• Lift up to 15 to 25kg
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to push equipment or cart weighing of 50 to 100kg.
• Ability to perform rotating weekend duties and after office hours duties independently
• A valid class 3 driving license will be an added advantage