Join Our Team at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
The School of Biological Sciences (SBS), part of the College of Science at Nanyang Technological University, was established in 2002 with a mission to advance excellence in biological and biomedical sciences. Our research spans diverse and impactful areas including infectious diseases, immunology, neurodegenerative disorders, telomere biology, and genome function. SBS is home to a vibrant, international community of scientific leaders, researchers, and professionals dedicated to innovation, discovery, and education.
We are seeking a motivated and proactive Executive / Senior Executive (Teaching Laboratory) to support the planning, preparation, and smooth operation of undergraduate teaching laboratories.
Job Description
Teaching Laboratory Operations
Support the planning, preparation, and delivery of undergraduate laboratory practical sessions.
Liaise with course coordinators on practical requirements, schedules, and laboratory safety matters.
Prepare laboratory reagents, consumables, specimens, and equipment required for practical sessions.
Set up, calibrate, and relocate laboratory equipment as required for teaching activities.
Brief Teaching Assistants on laboratory procedures, experimental protocols, and safety requirements.
Provide safety and technical support to undergraduate students during laboratory practical.
Conduct trial runs of new and existing practical protocols, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure experiments are reproducible and effective.
Procurement and Inventory Management
Assist in the preparation and monitoring of teaching laboratory budgets.
Procure laboratory consumables, chemicals, equipment, and other teaching-related materials.
Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation according to University’s policies.
Maintain inventory records for assets, consumables, chemicals, and teaching materials.
Support inter-department activities on asset sighting.
Laboratory and Equipment Management
Ensure laboratories are well-maintained, organised, and operational.
Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and functional checks of laboratory equipment before and after semester periods.
Coordinate equipment servicing, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
Monitor stock levels of laboratory consumables and chemicals and replenish supplies as required.
Report laboratory infrastructure defects and coordinate rectification with relevant stakeholders.
Laboratory Safety and Compliance
Maintain proper storage, handling, and documentation of chemicals and biological materials in compliance with University and Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) requirements.
Ensure timely updating of chemical inventories.
Oversee and handle safe disposal of laboratory waste.
Reinforce laboratory safety practices and procedures during practical sessions.
Participate in emergency preparedness activities, including first aid, chemical spill response, and fire drills.
Prepare and review Risk Assessments for laboratory activities and experimental protocols.
Ensure compliance with University and School’s safety policies and updates for audit preparation.
School Support
Provide administrative support for teaching laboratory operations.
Assist in school events, outreach activities, and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Diploma in Life Sciences or a related discipline.
Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply. Candidates with relevant experience in teaching or research laboratory, preferably within an Institution of Higher Learning, will have an advantage.
Basic knowledge of laboratory operations, reagent preparation, and laboratory housekeeping.
Familiarity with laboratory techniques in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, and mammalian and/or insect cell culture is preferred.
Proficiency in the operation of common laboratory equipment, such as biological safety cabinets, centrifuges, compound microscopes, and pH meters.
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