Job Description

Shiok Meats is seeking to hire a Senior Laboratory Manager to join their Operations team to manage laboratory safety. This employee will work closely with the Senior Operations Manager and the research team to manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the laboratory.

Position :

• Full-time

• Singapore
  

Required background:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in microbiology, biomedical sciences, molecular biology, biological sciences, or other related disciplines is required.

• 3-5 years of experience in biological safety is a must, chemical safety knowledge is preferred.

• APBA Biosafety coordinator certification and other relevant safety certifications are required.

• Proficient in MS Office applications (e.g., Word and Excel), and project management.
  

Preferred experience:

• 5+ years of working experience in a laboratory (Academic or industry research lab).

• Working knowledge of key local legislation guidelines (e.g., WSHA, NEA, and SCDF) is required.

• Basic knowledge of emergency response program management.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and provide day-to-day support for the operation of the R&D laboratories.

• First point of contact for the company’s staff on all Safety & Health matters.

• Maintain records and compliance with legal requirements and enforcement of safety rules.

• Conduct regular laboratory inspections to identify and assess any unsafe conditions in the workplace and recommend practicable measures to remedy the work condition/practice.

• Conduct accident/incident reporting and investigation, and generate a report with corrective actions after root cause analysis.

• Review and update the company’s documents periodically (e.g., risk assessments, SOPs, policies, etc).

• Advice, assist and apply for all R&D-related license applications/renewal/termination.

• Arrange audit schedule and conduct internal audits to prepare the company for R&D-related external inspection.

• Provide general laboratory safety orientation and instructions to new hires and research students.

• To liaise with external vendors for the preventive maintenance of equipment ensuring that the required schedules are adhered thus maintaining the equipment warranties and compliance for R&D laboratories.

• Manage Laboratory Assets and maintain detailed documentation for R&D Laboratories.
  

Traits:

• Proven expertise in laboratory-based risk assessments.

• Exceptional organizational and record-keeping skills.

• Demonstrates ability to communicate complex technical issues to diverse clients.

• Strongly motivated and believes in the mission to bring crustacean meat to market.

• Ability to think out of the box.

• Passion for creating a safe working environment.

• Have great attention to detail and the ability to keep detailed records.

• Works well independently.

• Meticulous and familiar with aseptic techniques.

• Self-starter, energizing, results-oriented, and able to multi-task.

• Meticulous in record and inventory keeping with excellent organizational skills.

• Have strong communication skills both verbal and written.

• Able to work collaboratively within and outside of the group.
  

Due to a high volume of incoming applications, we will not be able to respond to all applicants. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for interviews. Also, we will not entertain applications received via LinkedIn or other platforms.