We are representing our client who is a Singapore local University looking for a suitable Laboratory Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
Lab Operations
- Lead and manage laboratory operations to ensure readiness for teaching and applied research
- Responsible for conducting specialised anatomical dissections and performing embalming, preservation, and specimen management procedures for educational specimens.
- Responsible for the daily housekeeping and maintenance to ensure safety, cleanliness and tidiness of laboratories.
- Responsible for the tracking and maintaining of laboratory documentation (e.g. equipment manual, risk assessment, Material Safety Data Sheet, service reports and other safety certificates).
- Responsible for developing and managing inventory system to ensure availability of consumables in the lab
- Manage the process of providing support to students and other lab users access to laboratory resources.
- Responsible for maintaining inventory of laboratory equipment and consumables.
- Manage the users loans and monitor availability of laboratory inventory and consumables.
- Monitor, collect and analyze data of laboratory utilization.
- Involved in conducting lab visits and generic lab demonstration
Lab Process Improvements
- Assist to design and develop the laboratory continuously to ensure industry relevance and co-create an authentic learning environment for students learning and applied research endeavours.
- Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, utilisation, and user experience
Lab Procurement & Budget Ownership
- Manage the procurement for laboratory equipment and consumables to ensure readiness of the laboratory for teaching.
- Manage laboratory budgets, including procurement planning and cost optimisation
Lab Safety & Risk Management
- Ensure and be responsible for a safe laboratory environment in compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conduct and/or manage routine safety checks and maintain a safe laboratory environment in compliance with safety regulations and standards
- To de-conflict risks arising from different laboratory users through assessing the approved user risk assessments within teaching labs and making necessary alternative arrangements for users.
Team Management
- Supervise and manage a team of technical officers
- Manage TOs workload, monitor TOs performances, and ensure operational effectiveness
- Provide coaching and guidance to develop staff capabilities
Job Requirement:
- Bachelor's degree in Life Science or Healthcare related, or equivalent.
- Possess at least 8-10 years of working experience, with at least 2 years supervisory experience of leading a team.
- Possess hands-on experience in end-to-end procurement (including direct purchasing, ITQ or Tender processes) & Capital Asset Management.
- Experience in conducting dissection and/or prosection and/or autopsy work demonstrating knowledge in human anatomy would be a strong advantage.
- No experience in dissection required. Must be willing to learn and training will be provided.
- Experienced working with regulatory bodies (e.g., NEA, HSA, etc.) and possessing knowledge in MTERA, HOTA or Body Donation Program would be highly advantageous.
- Procurement Sourcing & Governance: Execute procurement cycles ensuring strict institutional and financial compliance.
- Anatomical & Lab Asset Management: Manage anatomical dissection, preservation protocols, and specialized clinical assets.
- Regulatory & Bio-Safety Compliance: Enforce legal, ethical, and Workplace Safety and Health regulations.
- Operations & Academic Program Support: Optimize daily lab operations for teaching, research, and learning.
- Leadership & Resilient Communication: Lead technical teams with high emotional resilience across stakeholders.
Kris Lam (R1983356)
Director
Recruitmatic Pte. Ltd. (22S1186)
2 Venture Drive #14-02
Vision Exchange S608526
