Laboratory Technologist (2-year contract)

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

Job description:

Job Description

The Department of Physiology is seeking a dependable and motivated Laboratory Technologist to support laboratory operations, teaching activities, safety compliance, departmental events, and day-to-day administrative coordination.

This role is suitable for candidates who enjoy hands-on laboratory work, educational support, operational coordination, and working with faculty, staff, students, vendors, and contractors in a dynamic academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support course administration, including timetable and venue coordination, teaching materials, attendance tracking, assessment logistics, marks processing, and learning platform updates.
• Assist with practical classes, small-group teaching, CET activities, and preparation of laboratory equipment and consumables.
• Support examination and invigilation logistics, including venue setup, student verification, room monitoring, and submission of scripts or reports.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures for teaching, field trips, laboratory activities, equipment, and events.
• Support departmental safety matters, including audits, inspections, safety orientation, emergency equipment checks, safety training, and compliance documentation.
• Help manage shared equipment, consumables, fixed assets, maintenance requests, procurement, and user onboarding.
• Provide hands-on training or refresher briefings to staff, students, TAs, and laboratory users on equipment usage, laboratory techniques, and safety matters.
• Support departmental seminars, conferences, workshops, social activities, publicity materials, website or social media updates, and hybrid event technical support.
• Assist with procurement and management of software licences and timely renewals.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Diploma in Biomedical Sciences or a closely related scientific discipline, demonstrating foundational theoretical and practical knowledge.
• Familiarity with fundamental laboratory techniques and protocols relevant to biomedical and physiological research environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) to efficiently manage communications, data, and reporting tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders including faculty, students, and technical staff.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and coordinate complex schedules and logistics effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team, showing initiative and reliability in task execution.
• A positive, proactive approach towards learning, adaptability, problem-solving, and responsibility in meeting job demands and handling unforeseen challenges.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and oral, to engage with academic staff, students, and external partners seamlessly.