Senior Executive, Laboratory Services Full-time

Senior Executive, Laboratory Services

The School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has transformed into a global leader in Materials Engineering, offering cutting-edge education and world-class research. Recognized as a premier institution for research, MSE collaborates with top universities, multinational corporations, and R&D institutions worldwide. Since 1991, NTU MSE has led the way in advancing materials engineering, and today, it stands as one of the largest and most influential schools in the field. Our commitment to providing an integrated science-driven, and application-oriented education ensures that our students are equipped with the skills needed to excel in a rapidly evolving global industry.

We are seeking a proactive and resourceful Senior Executive, Laboratory Services to oversee the management and operational excellence of the laboratory facilities within MSE. This role provides essential scientific guidance and administrative support to all stakeholders, ensuring that our staff and students are equipped with the vital skills and knowledge to create intellectual value. You will play a key role in bridging the gap between research and the marketplace by maintaining a world-class facility environment, directly contributing to MSE's goal of becoming a leading global institution in Materials Science & Engineering.

Join us and be part of a dynamic environment where education, research, and industry converge to create real world impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide scientific guidance to all stakeholders.

• Offer expert advice and consultancy services on materials characterization techniques to assist staff and students with their research and undergraduate teaching endeavors.
• Design and deliver short courses or workshops focusing on materials characterization and testing for staff and students as well as industry partners.
• Partner with faculty members and researchers on their projects and conduct hands-on sample characterization using the equipment available in the service labs.
• Engage in continuous professional development by attending workshops, seminars, webinars, and engaging in self-learning activities to enhance technical skills and knowledge in materials characterization techniques, staying current with developments and trends in the field.

Provide technical support and equipment maintenance in teaching and research laboratories.

• Provide thorough equipment training and offer technical assistance to both staff and students regarding equipment operation, safety protocols and best laboratory practices.
• Conduct regular equipment inspection, maintenance, and calibration.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and servicing, resolve technical issues, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and implement corrective actions.
• Review and improve the quality of equipment training and incorporate new ideas or technology to produce training materials for all stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, propose enhancements to laboratory procedures, protocols and workflows.

Provide administrative support to manage the daily operation of teaching and research laboratories.

• Perform routine housekeeping, ensuring safety, cleanliness and organization of lab space.
• Ensure adequate supply of laboratory consumables and spares parts for lab operations.
• Perform administrative tasks of budgeting, purchasing (equipment, consumable etc), record-keeping and data management related to laboratory activities.
• Liaise with vendors for service, maintenance, purchasing and other related matters.
• Provide service and support to staff and students for laboratory usage.
• Develop and maintain records and documentation of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Safe Work Procedure (SWP), Risk Assignment (RA) & Contractor Management.

Provide support to MSE Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) committee to ensure safety in MSE.

• Perform routine safety check and inspection to maintain good housekeeping and ensure compliance to relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Perform checking of safety equipment (eyewash station, emergency shower, spill kit, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.) to ensure compliance to safety regulations.
• Follow up on non-compliant safety inspection findings and ensure the corrective actions are rectified.
• Provide support and assistance to the research focus lab (fault reporting, asset write-off, facility requests, etc.

Job Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Process, Applied Science, or equivalent, with a minimum of 2 years of laboratory working experience.
• Technical expertise in operating and maintaining scientific equipment (TGA/DSC/SDT/DIL/LFA, Vapor Deposition Systems, 3D printers, furnaces, etc.) and managing lab inventories and maintenance records.
• Proficiency in laboratory management, including writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), conducting Risk Assessments, and maintaining high safety/cleanroom standards.
• Strong analytical and strategic skills with the ability to troubleshoot, multitask, and exercise initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management and working with people of diverse backgrounds and levels.
• Meticulous and organized team player who is able to work independently and effectively under pressure to meet timelines.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU