Senior Executive, Lab Operations

Established in 1981, the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is one of the founding Schools of the Nanyang Technological University Singapore. Built on a culture of excellence, MAE is renowned for its high academic standards and research. It is one of the largest mechanical engineering schools in the world, with many experienced faculty members and a popular enrolment of undergraduate and graduate students.

Job Summary

The incumbent will assist the Technician-In-Charge (TIC) in managing the administrative/technical activities in the laboratory. He/she shall also support laboratory teaching classes and equipment operation, to achieve smooth functioning of research/teaching activities in the laboratory, while ensuring that safety complies with school policy and legal requirements.

The duties include:

1. Assist TIC in managing the lab operations.
2. Support laboratory teaching classes, for full-time and part-time undergraduate students.
3. Conduct/review risk assessment, safe work procedures and standard operating procedures for lab activities.
4. Manage chemical/gas inventory, and ensure proper documentation, storage, and disposal of chemicals.
5. Ensure compliance and safe equipment operation of non-ionizing radiation in the laboratory.
6. Asset management and maintaining proper records for inventory auditing.
7. Procurement of consumables and equipment for lab operations.
8. Liaise with suppliers on timely equipment setup, repair and maintenance.
9. Manage security of laboratory’s access and compliance of house rules.
10. Ensure good laboratory housekeeping and safe laboratory practices.
11. Appointment in Emergency Response Team, Safety Committee, Staff Welfare Committee.
12. Any other duties as assigned by the reporting officer and school management.

Requirements

1. Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Chemical engineering or related discipline with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
2. Experience in operation of general lab equipment.
3. Experience and knowledge in risk management, workplace safety and health, including ISO 45001.
4. Experience in handling and management of chemicals and hazardous substances (FM, HS, EP).
5. Knowledge on local regulatory requirements (SCDF, SPF, NEA, MOM, etc.) for storing and handling regulated chemicals.
6. Experience in management of non-ionising irradiating apparatus and pressure vessels.
7. Experience in procurement process.
8. Experience in Emergency Response Team is a plus.
9. Able to work independently and as a team.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.