Job Description

The Senior Executive shall support the school of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology in technical and administrative activities to ensure the smooth and safe functioning of the laboratory in enabling the Students, Researchers and Faculty to accomplish their academic and research objectives effectively, efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities

Support the students, researchers and faculty in carrying out their research activities including operating, maintaining & training of lab equipment such as ICP-OES, Elemental Analyzer, Chromatography, Fluorescence Spectrometer, PCR etc

Support chemical engineering and bioengineering undergraduate teaching experiments such as heat exchangers, unit operations, physical chemistry, PCR etc., including preparing materials, performing lab trials, revising lab manuals, conducting and supervising laboratory lessons

Ensure safety standards in the laboratories are compliant with ISO regulations and carry out regular laboratory inspections

Ensure adequate lab consumables and manage purchasing of materials and inventory control

Ensure good laboratory housekeeping and safe laboratory practices

Liaise with suppliers on timely equipment setup, repair and maintenance

Coordinate teaching and research labs wastes disposal with other team members

Carry out strategic budget proposal, tracking expenses associated with laboratory equipment and consumables

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

Laboratory support and management, with experience in writing standard operating procedures and risk assessments

Perform any other duties as assigned by the reporting officer and school management

Requirements

Reputable diploma/degree in chemical engineering or technology or equivalent in any relevant field with at least 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience

Experience in handling, operating and maintaining scientific & laboratory equipment such as ICP-OES, Elemental Analyzer, Chromatography, Fluorescence Spectrometer, PCR etc

Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Good awareness of laboratory safety

Excellent verbal & written communication

Ability to convey important information clearly and effectively

Be proactive and independent

Effective time management

Service orientation with strong work ethics

Hardworking and team player

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

Hiring Institution: NTU

Nanyang Technological University