Assistant Manager, Technical
Nanyang Technological University
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support the school faculty, research staff and students in carrying out their research activities including operating, maintaining & training of various lab equipment.
- Upgrade, optimize and troubleshoot lab equipment.
- Design and set up undergraduate teaching experiments including preparing materials, performing lab trials, conducting and supervising laboratory lessons.
- Update lab manual and experimental procedure whenever there is a need.
- Guide junior support staff and teaching assistants to ensure the constant good quality of work deliverables.
- Ensure safety standards in the lab are compliant with ISO regulations and carry out regular lab inspections.
- Ensure adequate lab consumables and manage purchasing of materials and inventory control.
- Ensure good laboratory housekeeping and safe laboratory practices.
- Propose and source suitable equipment for undergraduate and research laboratories.
- Liaise with suppliers on equipment setup, repair and maintenance.
- Carry out strategic budget proposal, tracking expenses associated with lab equipment and consumables.
- Degree in chemical engineering or process or technology with at least 5 years’ experience
- Experience in setting up new lab or equipment is preferred
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Experience in handling, operating and maintaining scientific & laboratory equipment such as ICP, Chemisorption and Physisorption Analyzers, Pumps, Chemical Engineering Unit Operation, SEM, TEM, Gas and Liquid Chromatography, etc.
- Conduct training for new users, guide inexperienced users in operation of laboratory equipment
- Support the manager to perform diagnostic tests and in-house repair process in the event of equipment failure, engage vendor for periodic calibration and preventive maintenance
- Effective record keeping of lab chemicals, consumables, assets and equipment maintenance records
- Laboratory support and management, with experience in writing standard operating procedures and risk assessments
- Manage projects and lab tours