Senior Lab Technician

CNXS INTEGRATED HUB PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant hub in Singapore seeks a Senior Lab Technician to oversee operations in a diverse lab environment focused on applied biology and chemistry. Responsibilities include ensuring lab safety, supporting workflow documentation, and providing mentorship to neurodiverse participants. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant diploma or degree, possess strong organizational skills, and have a passion for inclusion and community service.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a lab setting is preferred.
• Passion for inclusion and community service.
• Comfortable in a mixed-ability environment.

Responsibilities

• Support lab operations, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Document workflows and assist with quality control.
• Provide mentorship to young adults in lab tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Mentoring abilities

Education

Diploma or degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Life Sciences

Job description

Senior Lab Technician (Biology & Chemistry)
Location: Connexions Integrated Learning Hub, One Holland Village

Job Scope

• To support the day-to-day operations of a small-scale, inclusive lab environment focused on applied biology and chemistry activities such as organism growing, plant tissue culture, essential oil extraction and natural formulation.

Key Responsibilities

Lab Operations & Safety

• Support the setup, calibration, and maintenance of lab equipment
• Ensure safety procedures are followed at all times, particularly by neurodiverse participants and senior volunteers.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterility of work areas, especially during aseptic processes.
• Track and manage inventory of chemicals, biological materials, and consumables.
• Assist in developing and refining standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Product Workflow Support

• Assist in the production
• Document workflows, yields, and issues for process improvement.

Inclusive Support & Mentorship

• Provide respectful, patient, hands-on guidance to neurodiverse young adults involved in lab tasks.
• Adjust workflows for different abilities.

Data & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of experiments, procedures, and outcomes.
• Assist with quality control and logging of final products for safe storage or display.
• Help compile data for research, funding reports, or partner presentations.

Public Engagement & Education

• Assist with lab tours or outreach events to showcase inclusive innovation.
• Support the preparation of materials for educational displays.
• Occasionally contribute to community workshops or demos.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with the Lab Manager and programme leads to coordinate project timelines.
• Report regularly on lab progress, issues, and proposed improvements.
• Liaise with external vendors or institutions when needed (e.g., for sample testing or sourcing).

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or degree in Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Prior experience in a lab setting is preferred.
• Passion for inclusion, community service, or social impact work.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a mixed-ability environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication and mentoring abilities.