Overview
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Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Technical
role at
Nanyang Technological University Singapore .
The Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Technical will manage technical activities, including the operation of all equipment in the facility/laboratory to ensure the smooth and safe functioning of the laboratory, enabling the faculty, research staff and students to accomplish their research activities safely, effectively and efficiently.
Responsibilities
Manage the daily operations of the facility/laboratory.
Manage day-to-day running and maintenance of equipment.
Implement periodic preventive maintenance according to planned schedule.
Liaise with vendors for equipment information and software updates.
Review and update the risk assessment and standard operating procedures of equipment and machines in the laboratory.
Provide support in space and facility planning during initial setup and in the event of new laboratory developments.
Conduct quarterly inventory checks to ensure laboratory consumables are in stock.
Manage waste disposal processes.
Install and monitor security cameras when necessary.
Work closely with ODFM to facilitate requests for office and lab access.
Manage IT matters, including IT equipment allocation and support for GPU servers (if required).
Support ongoing laboratory activities in research.
Assist PIs to set up their equipment in the lab with budgets from the research grants.
Coordinate activities involving research projects to maximize use of facilities.
Train researchers and students to operate specialized equipment and machines competently and safely.
Provide logistical support for events and lab visits.
Support procurement and asset management.
Collect, evaluate and propose requirements of laboratory materials, components and standard equipment.
Assist faculty and researchers in sourcing and obtaining quotations for relevant equipment and materials in a timely and efficient manner.
Monitor, track and update equipment/asset movement, and keep proper records of assets on loan.
Conduct physical assets checks to track asset movement.
Ensure that laboratory users comply with safety legislation.
Take on the role of Safety Officer to implement all safety policies, guidelines and regulations in the laboratory.
Manage applications for required licenses/permits and verify/manage all controlled-item purchases.
Brief users on safety information to ensure that all safety policies and practices are adopted and adhered to.
Ensure users have completed the required safety trainings before using specialized equipment.
Brief and assist new researchers on Risk Management Policy, and maintain HS inventory records.
Plan and execute safety audits in accordance with NTU Safety guidelines.
Work with all users of the laboratory to minimize operational losses, occupational health problems, accidents and injuries.
Qualifications
Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 4 years of experience or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 7 years of experience.
Prior hands-on experience in managing lab operations involving equipment operations and maintenance, procurement, safety and asset management.
Experience in managing GPU servers / computing hardware will be advantageous.
Strong knowledge of statutory safety requirements, lab operations, equipment maintenance, procurement, and asset management, with proficiency in MS Office.
Resourceful team player with excellent communication skills, capable of multitasking effectively in a fast-paced environment and approaching challenges with a positive, innovative, and analytical mindset.
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