Laboratory Technologist (2-Year Contract)

About the role

The Department of Physiology at the National University of Singapore is seeking a dependable and motivated Laboratory Technologist for a 2-year contract. The role supports laboratory operations, teaching activities, safety compliance, departmental events and day-to-day administrative coordination, 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.
• Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures for teaching, field trips, laboratory activities, equipment and events.
• Support safety matters such as 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 use, techniques and safety.
• Support 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 their timely renewals.

Required profile

• Diploma in Biomedical Sciences or a closely related scientific discipline, with foundational theoretical and practical knowledge.
• Familiarity with fundamental laboratory techniques and protocols relevant to biomedical and physiological research.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, planning and organisational skills, and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Basic laboratory techniques and protocols