Senior Executive, Technical

The Senior Executive shall support the School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology in technical and administrative activities to ensure the smooth and safe functioning of the laboratory in enabling the Students, Researchers and Faculty to accomplish their academic and research objectives effectively, efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities:

• Support the students, researchers and faculty in carrying out their research activities including operating, maintaining & training of lab equipment such as microscopy imaging system, gel imaging system, liquid chromatography, spectrometers, cryostat, autoclave, tensile tester, etc.

• Support bioengineering and chemical engineering undergraduate teaching experiments such as Solubility, Gene Transformation, image & microscopy technology, etc., including preparing materials, performing lab trials, revising lab manuals, conducting and supervising laboratory lessons

• Ensure safe work in teaching and central labs

• Ensure adequate lab consumables and manage purchasing of materials and inventory control

• Ensure good laboratory housekeeping and safe laboratory practices

• Liaise with suppliers on timely equipment setup, repair and maintenance

• Coordinate teaching and central labs wastes disposal

• Carry out strategic budget proposal, tracking expenses associated with laboratory equipment and consumables

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the reporting officer and school management

• Conduct training for new users, guide inexperienced users in operation of laboratory equipment

• Support the manager to perform diagnostic tests and in-house repair process in the event of equipment failure, engage vendor for periodic calibration and preventive maintenance

• Effective record keeping of lab chemicals, consumables, assets and equipment maintenance

• Laboratory support and management, with experience in writing standard operating procedures and risk assessments

Skills and Qualifications:

• Diploma/degree in chemical engineering or Biomedical Engineering or Biotechnology or equivalent in any relevant field with at least 3 years’ experience

• Experience in handling, operating and maintaining scientific & laboratory equipment such as GC, GCMS, HPLC, BET, AutoChem, Tensile meter, etc.

• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

• Good awareness of laboratory safety

• Excellent verbal & written communication

• Good learning ability and able to work independently with minimal guidance

• Be proactive and independent

• Effective time management

• Good team player with service orientation

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology seeks a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.