Research Assistant (Forest & Urban Ecology)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee day-to-day operation of research laboratories within NTU Singapore. You will coordinate procurement of chemicals, consumables and equipment; maintain inventories; and supervise maintenance and safety programs.

You will provide training and technical support to students and researchers on instruments such as TOC/TN analyzers, ICP-OES, CHN analyzers and GC-MS, and ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or equivalent.
• Experience working in a chemical and/or biological laboratory.
• Experience or familiarity with laboratory equipment, chemical management and laboratory safety.
• Familiarity with analytical instruments such as TOC/TN analyzers, ICP-OES, CHN analyzers and GC-MS is advantageous.
• Good organizational, troubleshooting and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to provide technical support and training.
• Able to work independently and as a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of chemicals, lab consumables, field equipment, and scientific instrumentation to support research activities and operational requirements.
• Provide training and technical support to undergraduate students, postgrad researchers, and lab users on the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical instruments including TOC/TN analyzer, ICP-OES, CHN analyzer and GC-MS.
• Maintain and manage comprehensive chemical inventories across multiple laboratories, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and laboratory safety standards.
• Oversee equipment maintenance schedules, service records to ensure operational reliability and data quality.
• Support asset tracking, inventory control, and lifecycle management of laboratory equipment.
• Ensure laboratories meet health, safety and environmental requirements through regular inspections and risk assessments.
• Serve as a member of the lab safety committee and chemical spill response team.

Skills

Laboratory management

Training & mentoring

Record-keeping

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or equivalent

Tools

TOC/TN analyzers

ICP-OES

CHN analyzers

GC-MS

Job description

ASE is an interdisciplinary school that will be a world leader in environmental research focused on Asian environmental challenges. The ASE integrates earth and environmental life science, ecology, engineering and technology, human ecology, humanities, and the social sciences to address key issues of the environment and sustainability. We are hiring a laboratory manager to support the operation and management of research laboratories in the Asian School of the Environment. The laboratory manager will coordinate procurement of chemicals, consumables and scientific equipment; maintain chemical and equipment inventories; and oversee equipment servicing and maintenance. The role will provide training and technical support to students and researchers in the operation and troubleshooting of analytical instruments. The laboratory manager will also support laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, inspections and risk assessments, and contribute to the efficient day-to-day operation of research facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate procurement of chemicals, lab consumables, field equipment, and scientific instrumentation to support research activities and operational requirements
• Provide training and technical support to undergraduate students, postgrad researchers, and lab users on the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical instruments including iSEAL, TOC/TN analyzer, ICP-OES, CHN analyzer and GC-MS
• Maintain and manage comprehensive chemical inventories across multiple laboratories, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and laboratory safety standards
• Oversee equipment maintenance schedules, service records to ensure operational reliability and data quality
• Support asset tracking, inventory control, and lifecycle management of laboratory equipment
• Ensure laboratories meet health, safety and environmental requirements through regular inspections and risk assessments
• Serve as a member of the lab safety committee and chemical spill response team
• Provide operational and administrative support for lab management, ensuring efficient day-to-say functioning of research facilities

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or equivalent
• Experience working in a chemical and/or biological laboratory
• Experience or familiarity with laboratory equipment, chemical management and laboratory safety
• Familiarity with analytical instruments such as TOC/TN analyzers, ICP-OES, CHN analyzers and GC-MS is advantageous
• Good organizational, troubleshooting and record-keeping skills
• Good communication skills and ability to provide technical support and training
• Able to work independently and as a good team player

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive