Senior Executive / Assistant Manager - Lab Operations and Tech Support

About the role

Nanyang Technological University's Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) is looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional to join its team. You will help keep research laboratories and office facilities safe, compliant and efficient, supporting world-class scientific research. The role involves coordinating with stakeholders to meet operational and strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance and certification so equipment stays in safe working condition and complies with local regulations and OEM requirements.
• Liaise with service engineers, vendors and contractors for maintenance, repairs, site surveys and facilities works.
• Oversee the chemical inventory management system and hazardous waste disposal, ensuring proper documentation, safe handling and compliance with Singapore regulations.
• Ensure chemical inventories are kept up to date and reconciled by laboratories.
• Plan and run safety inspections, audits and compliance reviews, and lead investigations into safety incidents, accidents and non-compliance cases, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Track and close out safety incidents, breaches and rectification actions.
• Deliver safety inductions and training for new staff, students and researchers, and monitor completion of mandatory online safety modules.
• Maintain emergency response equipment such as first aid and fire safety gear, and support fieldwork safety equipment and consumables.
• Support continuous improvement in laboratory operations, safety and facilities management.
• Act as the operational point of contact for lab operations, safety and facilities, provide backup support to other labs and safety personnel, and give administrative and operational support to the OPS team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in laboratory operations, facilities management or safety administration.
• Knowledge of local safety regulations and guidelines, preferably in an industrial hazard laboratory setting.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail in records, documentation and compliance reporting.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.