Research Assistant (Forest & Urban Ecology)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU in Singapore seeks a Laboratory Manager to coordinate procurement, inventories and maintenance for the Asian School of the Environment. You will train students and researchers on instruments and ensure safety compliance across facilities.

Responsibilities include supporting day-to-day lab operations, asset tracking, servicing schedules, and contributing to risk assessments and lab safety. A Bachelor degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science or equivalent.
• Experience in chemical/biological lab settings and safety.
• Familiarity with lab equipment and chemical management.
• Ability to train and support students and researchers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of chemicals, consumables and equipment.
• Maintain chemical inventories and equipment service records.
• Provide training and technical support on analytical instruments.
• Support laboratory safety, inspections and risk assessments.
• Contribute to efficient day-to-day operation of facilities.

Skills

Chemical management

Laboratory equipment

Training & support

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor Degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

TOC/TN analyzer

ICP-OES

CHN analyzer

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