Assistant Manager, Laboratory Operations

Nanyang Technological University

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NTU Main Campus, Singapore Until 8/23/2026 First posted April 17, 2026 Last posted April 17, 2026
Job description

Established in 1981, the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is one of the largest mechanical engineering schools globally. With a distinguished faculty and a vibrant community of undergraduate and graduate students, MAE is renowned for its cutting-edge research in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, biomedical, industrial, maritime engineering, and robotics.

The Assistant Manager supports business operations within the Thermofluids and Marine cluster, including but not limited to Seatrium New Energy Lab.  The incumbent will support full-time/part-time undergraduate lab sessions, facilitate lab users to achieve their academic and research goals efficiently in areas of safety, security, asset procurement, maintenance and data protection.

Responsible for:

  • Support lab teachings throughout the academic year.

  • Supervise undergraduates and postgraduates on conduct of risk assessments, safety training online modules and other SOPs requirements under the workplace, safety and health management system.

  • Perform lab’s requisition via Ariba on behalf of faculty members, researchers for their teachings and research needs.

  • Responsible for lab equipment maintenance/certification, ensuring equipment under the custodian of the laboratory are always in safe working condition, complying to local regulations as well as OEM requirements.

  • Responsible for lab asset management, ensuring assets under the custodian of the laboratory are properly accounted for.

  • Participate in internal/external audit preparation, ensuring lab documents are updated, properly documented and organized for auditing.

Requirements:

  • Degree in relevant engineering disciplines.

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience.

  • Familiarity with laboratory equipment and protocol.

  • Knowledge in ISO45001, Risk Management.

  • Knowledge in WSH requirements and other regulatory requirements such as NEA, SCDF.

  • Knowledge in SAP Ariba, IBM Workday, Office 365 suites.

  • Analytical, good observational skills and problem-solving abilities.

  • Resourceful.

  • Able to support part-time classes (after office hours).

  • Operational knowledge of combustion engines and conventional fabrication equipment – lathe, milling, drill and cutting machine.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU

About this role

Summary

Manage lab operations, safety, equipment, and assets supporting teaching and research.

Job title

Assistant Manager, Laboratory Operations

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

education and research

Location requirements

Singapore based, on-site work, support after hours

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

engineering degreelaboratory equipmentISO45001Risk ManagementSAP AribaIBM WorkdayOffice 365complianceanalysisproblem-solvingresourcefulnessoperation of combustion enginesfabrication equipment

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

laboratory equipmentsafety protocolsasset managementregulatory complianceoperational knowledge
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site