Assistant Manager (Resource Planning & Management)

About the role

The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) Professional Officers Division is seeking an Assistant Manager (Resource Planning & Management) to oversee the Business, Social & Health Sciences (BSHS) laboratory operations and maintenance. The post ensures laboratories stay safe, fully operational and fit for teaching, research and training. It reports to the Technical Officer Team Lead (TO TL), BSHS, and is a fixed-term position within the Professional Officers Division.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily laboratory operations and maintenance, and coordinate and resolve operational issues
• Drive continuous improvement and implement best practices in laboratory operations and management
• Support cost-effective procurement and purchase and monitor consumable usage
• Keep laboratories ready for students and users, including daily housekeeping and maintenance
• Help set up experiments, prepare materials, troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment and software
• Maintain laboratory documentation such as equipment manuals, risk assessments, material safety data sheets and service reports
• Track and manage loans of tools and equipment, and maintain inventory of equipment and consumables
• Monitor laboratory utilisation data
• Assist in designing and developing the laboratory to keep it industry relevant
• Assist in procuring laboratory equipment and consumables
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety and health regulations, carry out routine safety checks, and help prepare safety documentation and audits

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Life Science or healthcare-related field, or equivalent
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience, with 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Proven experience in laboratory management, operational planning and budgetary management
• Experience in stakeholder engagement

Required skills

• End-to-end procurement, including direct purchasing, ITQ or tender processes
• Procurement sourcing and governance, with strict institutional and financial compliance
• Regulatory and bio-safety compliance
• Support for academic programme operations