Senior Executive (Technical)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Singapore is seeking a Senior Technical Executive to support teaching and central research labs. The role includes designing university-level experiments, assisting staff and students with equipment operations, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in relevant fields, at least 2 years of experience, and strong problem-solving skills. This position demands effective communication and the ability to work independently under pressure. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ working experience in lab.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective record-keeping of lab chemicals and equipment.
• Experience in laboratory support and management.
• High level of safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, setting up, and conducting lab experiments.
• Support faculty and students in research activities.
• Guide users in the operation of laboratory equipment.
• Ensure adequate lab consumables and manage inventory.
• Maintain good laboratory housekeeping and safety.

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Situational awareness

Education

Diploma/degree in process, engineering, applied science or equivalent

Tools

TGA/DSC

EA

XRD

Gas and liquid chromatography

Autoclaves

Job description

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is seeking to hire a senior technical executive to work closely with academic, technical and research staff and students to support the teaching labs and central research labs operation and safety. He/She will provide support to teaching lab by preparing lab consumables, equipment and training. He/She will assist academic, teaching assistants, research staff and students on experimental procedure, scientific equipment operation and maintenance to assist in teaching and research activities in the school.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing/modifying and setting up undergraduate teaching experiments, including preparing, conducting, and supervising laboratory lessons for chemical and biological-related experiments.

• Support faculty, research staff, and students in carrying out research activities, including operating, maintaining, and training on common lab equipment.

• Guide new and inexperienced users in the operation of laboratory equipment.

• Support the manager in performing diagnostic tests and in-house repair processes in the event of equipment failure; engage vendors for periodic calibration and preventive maintenance.

• Ensure adequate lab consumables and manage purchasing of materials and inventory control.

• Liaise with suppliers on equipment setup, repair and maintenance.

• Conduct and maintain good laboratory housekeeping and safe laboratory practices.

• Carry out strategic budget proposals and track expenses associated with lab equipment and consumables.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the reporting officer and school management.

Skills and qualifications

• Diploma/degree in process, engineering, applied science or equivalent with at least 2 years’ working experience in lab.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Experience in handling, operating, and maintaining scientific and laboratory equipment such as TGA/DSC, EA, XRD, gas and liquid chromatography, autoclaves, etc.

• Basic knowledge of cell and tissue culture, protein analysis, and fermentation.

• Effective record-keeping of lab chemicals, consumables, equipment inventories, and maintenance records.

• Laboratory support and management, with experience in writing standard operating procedures and risk assessments.

• Able to work independently and effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• High level of safety awareness and good knowledge of workplace safety.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Good situational awareness.

• Effective communication.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.