Materials Lab Operations Specialist

Ngee Ann Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngee Ann Polytechnic's Centre for Environmental Sustainability (CfES) is seeking a hands-on Technical Executive to support laboratory operations, equipment management and project administration within the Materials Technology team. This two-year contract role focuses on practical technical work, not research, and involves coordinating resources and ensuring smooth day-to-day lab and workshop activities.

You will assist on industry projects, conduct sample preparation and testing, manage

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical aptitude and interest in laboratory, manufacturing or process operations.
• Able to work effectively in a laboratory and workshop environment.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting industry projects and technical consultancy assignments through laboratory, workshop and testing activities.
• Operating and maintaining laboratory and process equipment used for materials processing and testing.
• Conducting sample preparation, materials processing, testing and data collection activities.
• Managing laboratory resources, including equipment, consumables, chemicals and inventory, to ensure smooth operations.
• Supporting procurement, vendor coordination and project administration activities.
• Maintaining laboratory safety, documentation and operational records in accordance with established procedures.
• Working closely with engineers, technical specialists and industry partners to support project delivery and operational excellence.

Skills

Hands-on

Laboratory ops

Equipment mgmt

Procurement

Project administration

Communication

MS Office

Education

Nitec / Higher Nitec / Diploma in Materials Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ngee Ann Polytechnic's Centre for Environmental Sustainability (CfES) is seeking a hands-on Technical Executive to support laboratory operations, equipment management and project administration within the Materials Technology team. This two-year contract role focuses on practical technical work, not research, and involves coordinating resources and ensuring smooth day-to-day lab and workshop activities.

You will assist on industry projects, conduct sample preparation and testing, manage