Scientific Manager (Ionising Radiation - Teaching Laboratory, Policy and Safety)

About the role

The National University of Singapore is looking for a Scientific Manager to support the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science. The role covers safety management of a medical physics teaching laboratory, procurement and maintenance of equipment, and the management of ionising radiation stores, licensing and safety policy.

Key responsibilities

• Medical Physics Laboratory: manage laboratory safety, schedule student experiment bookings, maintain and ensure serviceability of equipment, procure equipment, accessories and consumables, and provide in-class operational support.
• Radiation store and licensing: manage radioactive waste and keep inventory updated, manage radioactive materials and update the movement list, carry out routine regulatory checks and tests, and apply and renew L3 ionising equipment and radioactive material licences and the N2 non-ionising equipment licence.
• Dose monitoring: coordinate exchange of Thermoluminescent Dosimeter (TLD) badges and monitor dose for all staff and students, and advise them on safety, regulations and the application of ionising radiation.
• Manage the C-60 gamma irradiator.
• Other duties: lab inspections, safety audits and safety documentation, and assistance with department teaching, outreach and ad-hoc tasks assigned by management.

Required profile

• At least a BSc in Science or a BEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; PhD candidates are also welcome.
• PhD holders should preferably have two to three years of relevant work experience; BSc or BEng holders should preferably have six to seven years.
• PhD holders without prior work experience are also welcome to apply.
• Experience and familiarity with laboratory operations, safety standards and the handling of ionising radiation are preferred.

What we offer

• Remuneration based on a 12-month salary structure with an annual variable bonus depending on performance and university/school policy.
• Placement at an appropriate appointment grade based on individual merit.