Job Description
Job Title:  Executive/ Lab Technologist
Posting Start Date:  06/02/2025
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Job Description

Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) was established through a landmark collaboration between two world-class institutions; Duke University and National University of Singapore, with the objective of providing innovative education and impactful research that enhance the practice of medicine in Singapore and beyond.
 
The Animal Biosafety Level 3 laboratory (ABSL3) is a core facility of Duke-NUS Medical School that supports infectious disease research. It is located in the National Large Animal Facility at Tuas.
 
We are seeking a lab Technologist/ Executive to join a team of researchers and operational staff working at the ABSL3 facility. The successful candidate will engage in the daily operations and compliance matters of Duke-NUS Biosafety Level 3 and support the BSL2 laboratories based in Tuas, including but not limited to the following:
 
Job Responsibilities:
  • Provide administrative and secretariat support to manage the ABSL3 and BSL2 laboratories which includes handling of project applications & documents organisation.
  • Implement and manage processes for smooth operations and compliance, including daily operational and maintenance checks.
  • Responsible for the purchasing of goods and services required for the facility’s operation.
  • Assist in developing and implementing specific standard operating procedures and other activities as assigned for the safe operations of the facility.
  • Communicate with facility staff and users to define and establish facility procedures and guidelines for animal laboratories research activities.
  • Assist and train laboratory personnel with safety and operational procedures for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) gowning, waste management, inventory of  biological materials, animal care and safe uses, emergency responses etc. within a BSL3 laboratory.
  • Provide routine status reports to the Safety Department and Research Operations Department.
  • Ensure all personnel working in high containment facilities meet minimum training criteria as established by university policy and regulations.
  • Work with animal handling and laboratory staff to ensure facilities adhere to safety standards and are prepared for inspections and certification.
  • Coordinate and provide assistance for decontaminating of laboratories for annual laboratory maintenance, repair/replacement of equipment and certification of ABSL3 facility.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable local regulations (e.g. MOH, NPARKS, NEA etc.) pertaining to use of hazardous materials, infectious agents, and operation of ABSL3 and BSL2 laboratories.
  • Perform other Ad Hoc related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Biomedical/Science related disciplines.
  • Entry-level candidates or Diploma holders with at least 5 years of relevant experience in biomedical industry may also be considered.
  • Possess effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Meticulous, well-organised with excellent data and document management ability.
  • Prior work experience in an animal BSL3 laboratory and understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g. BATA, NACLAR) and/or safety standards would be advantageous.
  • Able to multi-task and establish effective working relationships with facility users and other colleagues.
  • Committed to ongoing learning and professional development.
  • Willing to learn and able to follow strict safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Requires working at Tuas and Outram road locations, transport will be provided.

 

We regret that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

More Information

Department : Office of Research

Job requisition ID : 27720