Job Description

The Executive/Senior Executive Laboratory Technician assists the Laboratory Manager in providing technical support for undergraduate practical classes, field trips, and research activities. The incumb The Executive/Senior Executive Laboratory Technician assists the Laboratory Manager in providing technical support for undergraduate practical classes, field trips, and research activities. The incumbent Executive/Senior Executive Laboratory Technician works closely with the Laboratory Manager or Assistant Laboratory Manager to organise and set up for undergraduate practical classes and research activities. The Executive/Senior Executive Laboratory Technician assists the Laboratory Manager or Assistant Laboratory Manager in maintaining the laboratory and aquarium facilities including cleaning and basic maintenance of equipment, ensuring stock levels are inventoried, received, and stored according to procedures. Working during weekends and attending to emergencies at odd hours may occur. The Executive/Senior Executive Laboratory Technician assists academic staff in delivering laboratory classes when required. Responsibilities: Assist Laboratory Manager in providing technical support for undergraduate classes and workshops, including but not limited to the preparation and breakdown of practical classes and associated equipment needs. Provide technical support for research activities as instructed by Laboratory Manager, including but not limited to the preparation of commonly used reagents, chemicals, and consumables autoclaving, and decontamination. Assist the Laboratory Manager in maintaining terrestrial, marine, and freshwater flora and fauna. Clean and maintain aquarium. Ensure the smooth running of the water systems and tanks and conduct minor repairs as required. Keep the laboratory clean and organized. Selection Criteria: A Bachelor degree with focus on biological sciences At least 1 year working or hands-on experience Experience in standard laboratory and field techniques, familiar with equipment utilized in the field and laboratories Experience in recirculating aquaculture systems and animal care Knowledge in digital skills ability to use Microsoft Office and operate computer-controlled scientific instruments Demonstrate ability and willingness to work in a team Desirable Criteria: Knowledge or proficiency with specialist laboratory activities such as Molecular Biology, Histology, Animal Pathlogy workflows and associated equipment RCULE or RCUF certification is optional Please send in your application via Annual Remuneration: Senior Executive: SGD36,000 - SGD59,000 Executive: SGD30,000 - SGD50,000 Closing Date: 28 September 2022 We thank you for your interest and regret we are only able to notify shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right to invite applications or, alternatively, not to make an appointment. The Singapore campus of James Cook University (registered as James Cook University Pte Ltd in Singapore) is a wholly owned company of James Cook University Australia. The University offers Bachelor & Master Programs in Business, Psychology, Information Technology & Education at the Singapore campus of James Cook University.