Technical Specialist, Laboratory Management

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University in Singapore invites applications for a Laboratory Safety and Operations Officer at the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP). You will provide operational-level technical support to faculty, staff and students while ensuring strict safety in laboratories and compliance with regulations.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor's in Engineering with 1–3 years of research experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's in Engineering with 1–3 years in a research environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of chemicals, radiation and hazardous materials handling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure laboratory safety and manage lab facilities.
• Take charge of material inventory, regulated and unregulated.
• Verify procurement and delivery of controlled items.
• Interact with suppliers and ensure compliance with safety rules.
• Support document control and information flow within the research community.
• Assist in safety inspections and audits.
• Manage office and laboratory access.
• Ensure operations comply with safety standards.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Inventory management

Procurement processes

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lab software (LIMS)

Job description

The Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP) offers a full range of additive manufacturing services, from design and infrastructure to production and validation. With advanced technologies such as topology optimization, generative design, and bioinspired design, SC3DP creates optimized products using a variety of novel materials and printing processes, including hybrid printing, post-processing, and emerging technologies. Sustainability is a top priority for SC3DP, which offers material development and control services that combine artificial intelligence, big data, and other digital tools for process optimization, as well as non-destructive testing for AM parts. Backed by a team of experts and a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest equipment and technologies, SC3DP is committed to leading the way in sustainable additive manufacturing research and development.

The successful applicant will play a critical role in providing operational-level technical expertise to faculty, research staff and students in the Centre while ensuring the safety of its laboratories.

Job Responsibilities:

• Laboratory safety and management
• Take charge of regulated and unregulated material inventory.
• Verify the procurement and delivery of controlled items.
• Interact with equipment, material and chemical suppliers and ensure compliance with legal and safety requirements.
• Perform chemical verification and radiation safety in accordance with regulations and guidelines.
• Provide support for managing hazardous substances, which include metallic powders, chemicals, nanomaterials and other materials used in additive manufacturing and its associated secondary processes.
• Provide support for document control and facilitate the flow of information within the research community.
• Provide support for safety inspection and safety audit, ensuring all submitted documents are in order.
• Provide support for office and laboratory access.
• Ensure that laboratory operations follow relevant national/university safety regulations and occupational health and safety standards.

Requirements:

• Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related fields with 1 to 3 years of relevant working experience in a research environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of chemicals, radiation and hazardous materials management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Meticulous, pro-active, diligent and able to work independently.
• Able to work in a dynamic environment.
• Service oriented team player.
• A positive attitude towards learning, a strong sense of accountability and a passion for continuous improvement

Hiring Institution:

NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive