Assistant Manager, Laboratory Operations

1 week ago


Singapore NTU (Nanyang Technology University- Main Office-HR) Full time

NTU is a global, interdisciplinary, and research-intensive university founded on excellence in science and technology. NTU employees support the creation of knowledge to meet the global challenges of the 21st century, and the process of nurturing innovative and socially responsible leaders to shape the future of Singapore, Asia, and the world.

Established in 1981, The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at NTU is one of the largest mechanical engineering schools in the world, with distinguished faculty members and a popular enrolment of undergraduate and graduate students. MAE is renowned for its research prowess in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, biomedical, industrial, maritime engineering, and robotics. Aligned with Singapore's RIE2020 strategy, MAE drives technological innovation, bolstering local manufacturing and engineering sectors.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, the incumbent will lead the operations of a ThermoFluids & Marine Engineering cluster lab in MAE ensuring a safe and conducive environment for stakeholders. He/she will provide leadership in administrative, technical activities, including operation of all research equipment and to ensure the smooth and safe functioning of the laboratory in enabling the faculty, research staff and students to accomplish their academic and research activities effectively and efficiently as well as in compliance with all rules and regulations of governmental agencies.

The duties include:

- To provide efficient administrative/technical support for faculty, research staff and students in carrying out their academic / research activities, including operation of laboratory equipment.
- Support laboratory teaching classes on Thermal & Fluids Engineering, for full-time and part-time undergraduate students.
- Forecast, plan and manage budget to support procurement of materials & equipment required for laboratory teaching and research projects.
- Ensure compliance and safe equipment operation of dual fuel engines test bed, boiler, absorption cycle equipment etc.in the laboratory.
- Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement to develop and optimise laboratory space.
- Asset management and maintaining proper records for inventory auditing.
- Data management to ensure availability, usability, integrity and security of data assets.
- Risk management and conduct lab audits to ensure safety standards are compliant with ISO45001.
- Ensure safety & security compliance and housekeeping in the laboratories.
- Appointment in Emergency Response Team, Safety Committee, Staff Welfare Committee.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the school.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or related discipline, with at least 5 years of relevant experience
- Good knowledge on Thermal & Fluids Engineering.
- Experience in DAQ systems (spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, function generators, amplifiers etc.).
- Experience in management of operation of engine test bed and powerplant.
- Supervisory skills to manage a team.
- Experience in procurement and budget management.
- Experience and knowledge in risk management, workplace safety and health, including ISO 45001.
- Experience in engine, machining, mechanical assembly, part replacement is a plus.
- Experience in management of chemicals is a plus.
- Experience in Emergency Response Team is a plus.

Hiring Institution: NTU



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