Scientific Manager (Ionising Radiation - Teaching laboratory, Policy and Safety)

National University Of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Of Singapore is seeking a Scientific Manager (Ionising Radiation) to support the Department of Physics at Kent Ridge Campus. The role focuses on teaching laboratory operations, safety management and regulatory compliance for ionising and non-ionising equipment.

Responsibilities include scheduling, equipment maintenance, procurement, licences, waste management, and coordinating safety audits and outreach activities within teaching labs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering; PhD welcomed.
• Experience with laboratory operations and safety standards.
• Familiarity with ionising and non-ionising radiation regulatory regimes.

Responsibilities

• Support Department of Physics teaching lab operations, including Medical Physics Lab.
• Oversee safety management for the laboratory and compliance with regulations.
• Schedule student bookings and manage equipment maintenance and readiness.
• Procure equipment, accessories and consumables; support in-class operations.
• Manage radiation stores, licensing and inventory for radioactive materials.
• Coordinate licensing renewals for ionising and non-ionising equipment.
• Assist with lab inspections, safety audits and safety documentation.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Radiation handling

Safety audits

Education

BSc in Science or BEng in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Job Title: Scientific Manager (Ionising Radiation - Teaching laboratory, Policy and Safety)

University-Level Unit: Science

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Physics

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 06/10/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

Job De ion

The incumbent will provide support to the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following -

• Teaching Lab – Medical Physics Laboratory
• Safety management of laboratory
• Scheduling of student bookings to perform experiment in the laboratory
• Maintenance and ensure serviceability of equipment
• Procurement of equipment, accessories, consumables, etc
• Provide in-class operational support
• Management of Radiation store and licencing
• Manage radioactive waste and keep inventory updated
• Manage radioactive materials within department and updating of the inventory and movement list
• Perform routine checks and tests as required by regulation
• Application and renewal of L3 ionising equipment and radioactive material licences for the department
• Application and renewal of N2 non ionising equipment licence for the department
• Coordinate exchange of Thermoluminescent Dosimeter (TLD) badges and monitoring of dose for all staff and students in the department
• Advise staff and students on safety, regulation and application of ionising radiation
• Management of C-60 gamma irradiator.
• Other duties
• Perform safety-related duties (lab inspection, safety audits, safety documentation, etc)
• Assist with Department teaching and outreach activities
• Assist with ad-hoc duties as assigned by Department Management

Qualifications/Requirements/Other Info

• Possess at least a BSc in Science or a BEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Candidates with a PhD in a relevant field are also welcome to apply.
• Candidates with a PhD should preferably have two to three years of relevant work experience, while candidates with a BSc or BEng should preferably have six to seven years of relevant work experience. PhD holders without prior work experience are also welcome to apply.
• Experience and familiarity with laboratory operations and safety standards, as well as the handling of ionising radiation, will be preferred.

Employment Notes

• Remuneration is based on a 12-month salary structure, with annual variable bonus which is subject to incumbent's performance and the University/School's prevailing remuneration policies.
• The incumbent will be emplaced at an appropriate appointment grade based on his/her individual merits.