Laboratory Technologist (2-year contract)

Role overview

The Department of Physiology at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine is looking for a reliable, self-driven Laboratory Technologist to help run laboratory operations, support teaching, maintain safety standards, and handle routine departmental coordination. The position is based at Kent Ridge Campus and is offered as a 2-year contract.

This opportunity suits someone who enjoys practical laboratory work, contributing to teaching support, coordinating operational tasks, and interacting with faculty members, students, vendors, contractors, and other colleagues in a busy academic setting.

Department and appointment details

University-Level Unit: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Physiology

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Location: Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore

Posting Start Date: 06/07/2026

Contract Duration: 2 years

What you will do

• Coordinate teaching administration such as timetables, room bookings, teaching resources, attendance records, assessment arrangements, marks handling, and updates on the learning platform.
• Support practical lessons, small-group teaching sessions, CET activities, and the setup of laboratory equipment and consumables.
• Help organise examinations and invigilation, including room preparation, student identity checks, monitoring during the session, and submission handling for scripts or reports.
• Prepare and review risk assessments and standard operating procedures for classes, field trips, laboratory work, equipment use, and events.
• Assist with department safety tasks, including audits, inspections, safety briefings, emergency equipment checks, training activities, and compliance records.
• Oversee shared laboratory equipment, stock of consumables, fixed assets, maintenance follow-ups, procurement actions, and onboarding of equipment users.
• Deliver practical guidance and refresher training to staff, students, teaching assistants, and laboratory users on equipment, laboratory methods, and safety practices.
• Support departmental events such as seminars, conferences, workshops, and social gatherings, including publicity materials, website or social media updates, and technical support for hybrid events.
• Help manage software licences and ensure renewals are completed on time.

Requirements

• A diploma in Biomedical Sciences or a closely related scientific field.
• Working knowledge of basic laboratory techniques and procedures used in biomedical or physiology-related environments.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, for communication, records, and reporting.
• Strong people skills and the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, students, technical staff, and other stakeholders.
• Good planning and organisational ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and logistics.
• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively, with initiative, reliability, and accountability.
• A positive, adaptable, and problem-solving mindset, with the willingness to learn and take responsibility for unexpected tasks.
• Strong spoken and written English for effective interaction with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional information

The role is intended for someone who is comfortable in a dynamic academic environment and can balance laboratory support with administrative coordination, safety compliance, and event support.

No salary, stipend, perks, or number of vacancies were stated in the source information.

No application deadline, start availability requirement, or other special eligibility conditions were provided beyond the qualifications listed above.