Senior BSL-3 Facilities Engineer

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (A*STAR IDL) invites applications for a (Senior) Research Officer/Engineer to support the BSL-3 facility and its daily operations.

You will manage ACMV/M&E, BMS, security, and documentation, coordinate maintenance, and assist with audits and safety training. The role requires an engineering or biomedical degree and at least 3 years' facilities management experience in lab settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Biomedical Science.
• Minimum 3 years of facilities management experience in laboratory environments (BSL-2/BSL-3).
• WSH Officer with Fire Safety Manager certification is advantageous.
• Familiarity with ISO 35001/ISO 17025/ISO 9001/GLP.
• Experience supporting laboratory facilities with animal research is beneficial.
• Safety‑minded team player who can work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• BSL-3 environment experience and PPE usage awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage facility infrastructure including ACMV/M&E, BMS, gas and chemical systems, security access, and general maintenance for uninterrupted BSL-3 operations.
• Serve as liaison for maintenance, equipment breakdowns, building issues, and emergencies to ensure timely resolution.
• Administer facility security and access control to support biosafety compliance.
• Maintain facility documentation to support regulatory and biosafety compliance.
• Conduct facility inductions for vendors, contractors, and new users on safety and security requirements.
• Oversee procurement activities for facility maintenance, services, and equipment, including vendor evaluation.
• Contribute to audits, drills, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Facilities management

Regulatory compliance

Bio-safety awareness

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Biomedical Science degree

Job description

A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (A*STAR IDL) invites applications for a (Senior) Research Officer/Engineer to support the BSL-3 facility and its daily operations.

You will manage ACMV/M&E, BMS, security, and documentation, coordinate maintenance, and assist with audits and safety training. The role requires an engineering or biomedical degree and at least 3 years' facilities management experience in lab settings.