Senior Executive, Technical

at  NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) is seeking to hire a senior technical executive to work closely with academic, technical and research staff and students to support the teaching labs and central research labs operation and safety. The incumbent will provide support to teaching lab by preparing lab consumables, equipment and training. The incumbent will assist academic, teaching assistants, research staff and students on experimental procedure, scientific equipment operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design/modify and set-up undergraduate teaching experiments including prepare, conduct and supervise laboratory lessons for chemical and biological related experiments.
• Support the faculty, research staff and students in carrying out their research activities including operating, maintaining & training of common lab equipment.
• Guide new and inexperienced users in operation of laboratory equipment.
• Support the manager to perform diagnostic tests and in-house repair process in the event of equipment failure, engage vendor for periodic calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure adequate lab consumables and manage purchasing of materials and inventory control.
• Liaise with suppliers on equipment setup, repair and maintenance.
• Conduct and maintain good laboratory housekeeping and safe laboratory practices.
• Carry out strategic budget proposal, tracking expenses associated with lab equipment and consumables.
• Support students’ technical projects and lab tours.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the reporting officer and school management.

Requirements

• Diploma/degree in science / engineering or equivalent in any relevant field with at least 2 years’ working experience.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in handling, operating and maintaining scientific & laboratory equipment such as Microscopy imaging system, HPLC, Spectrometers, Tensile testing meter, Density meters, Autoclaves, etc.
• Basic knowledge on cell, tissue culture / protein analysis / fermentation.
• Effective record keeping of lab chemicals, consumables, equipment inventories and maintenance records.
• Laboratory support and management, with experience in writing standard operating procedures and risk assessments.

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.
Hiring Institution: NTU

• Assist in design/modify and set-up undergraduate teaching experiments including prepare, conduct and supervise laboratory lessons for chemical and biological related experiments.
• Support the faculty, research staff and students in carrying out their research activities including operating, maintaining & training of common lab equipment.
• Guide new and inexperienced users in operation of laboratory equipment.
• Support the manager to perform diagnostic tests and in-house repair process in the event of equipment failure, engage vendor for periodic calibration and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure adequate lab consumables and manage purchasing of materials and inventory control.
• Liaise with suppliers on equipment setup, repair and maintenance.
• Conduct and maintain good laboratory housekeeping and safe laboratory practices.
• Carry out strategic budget proposal, tracking expenses associated with lab equipment and consumables.
• Support students’ technical projects and lab tours.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the reporting officer and school management