Animal Research Facility Engineer

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R Consider joining our team at NTUWe are currently recruiting an Animal Research Facility Engineer (Senior Assistant Manager/Manager) to join a team of dedicated lab animal technicians and vets, located at the Research Support Building, main NTU Campus. The facility is licensed by the Animal and Veterinary Services at NParks and houses various lab animal species used for research purposes by the NTU scientific community.As the ARF Engineer you will be working with a team of dedicated staff to ensure the facility complies with all the regulatory requirements of the Ministry of Manpower, relevant for the inspections and maintenance of equipment and ensuring smooth and uninterrupted operations. This role requires experience and competence in managing the ARF Building Management System, automated water systems and differential pressure regimes. Our teamwork approach ensures legal compliance and the highest standards of animal care and welfare are fulfilled, as we support our researchers in achieving scientific excellence.**Key Responsibilities:**

• Ensure that environmental parameters are within the set range for the animal facility and address any breakdown/malfunction of the equipment responsible for maintaining environmental parameters.

• Perform regular checks and maintenance of the facility and its equipment to ensure minimum disruption for the animals. Repairs must be carried out in a timely manner, if necessary.

• Ensure that maintenance and repair works are carried out in a safe manner with appropriate risk assessment done and approved prior to start of work.

• Address the needs of the researchers, which may vary from time to time especially setting up equipment, modifying the layout for running experiments, and any other requirements.

• Help with budgetary requirements for maintenance and running/operations of the facility infrastructure and equipment. Assist with the associated claims and procurements for the facility.

• Draft maintenance and specialist contracts and procure them on a timely basis.**What we are Looking For:**

• Minimum degree in Engineering.

• Minimum 6 years of working experience as an Animal Research Facility Engineer. Must be knowledgeable with Animal Facility Building Management System, automated water systems, and differential pressure regimes.

• Experience with working under AAALAC accreditation would be advantageous.

• Understanding of laboratory safety and biosecurity protocols.

• Attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong commitment to animal welfare.Working with us isn't just a job – it is a career path that makes a real difference in the world of science and animal care. We are offering:

• Collaborative and mission-driven environment, committed to excellence

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Emphasis on achieving a good work-life balance

• Hands-on training and career progression opportunitiesJoin us today and be part of a team where passion, skills and dedication make a lasting impact
With us every animal counts, no matter how smallWe regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Hiring Institution: NTUNTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU ( ).Ranked amongst the world's top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world's top young university for the past seven years. The University's main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore's healthcare district.Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.For more information, visit
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