314 Laboratory Operations jobs in Singapore

Company

RecruitSG

Designation

Laboratory Operations Executive

Date Listed

23 Jul 2025

Job Type

Entry Level / Junior Executive, Experienced / Senior Executive

Full/Perm

Job Period

Immediate Start, Permanent

Profession

Sciences / Laboratory / R&D

Industry

Human Resources

Location Name

221 Henderson Road, Singapore

Address

221 Henderson Rd, Singapore

Map

Allowance / Remuneration

$3,000 - 4,000 monthly

Company Profile

A leading global biotechnology company dedicated to advancing life science research and applications. Our expertise spans gene synthesis, molecular biology services, and high-quality reagents, serving pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic institutions worldwide. With a strong emphasis on innovation, we have developed cutting-edge platforms in cell therapy, antibody discovery, and synthetic biology to drive scientific breakthroughs. Our state-of-the-art facilities and commitment to excellence ensure compliance with the highest industry standards. We also offer comprehensive contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) services to support biopharmaceutical production. At our core, we are driven by a mission to accelerate scientific discovery and improve human health through pioneering biotechnologies.

Job Description

Position: Laboratory Operations Executive (Open to Entry-Level & Experienced Candidates)

We're looking for individuals who are detail-oriented, patient, and organized to join our lab team. Whether you have prior lab experience or are eager to learn, this is a great opportunity to gain hands-on exposure in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in reagent preparation and routine lab testing following SOPs.
• Operate and maintain lab instruments with proper documentation.
• Perform data analysis and support purification experiments.
• Maintain accurate records and reports for experiments and processes.
• Manage inventory of lab consumables and raw materials.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail, patience, and a structured work approach.
• Responsible, dependable, and able to follow procedures independently.
• Diploma in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Chemical Process Technology is a bonus.

Application Instructions

Please apply for this position by submitting your text CV using InternSG.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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**Job Description**

This role is based on Jurong Island, with company transport provided. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:45pm.

This position focuses on conducting routine tests and inspections within a laboratory environment. The incumbent will be responsible for operating and maintaining lab and mechanical testing equipment, ensuring accuracy in recording and reporting test results, and upholding compliance with safety and laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities include:

• Operating and handling mechanical machines in a controlled environment.
• Maintaining a high level of proficiency in laboratory operations and equipment management.
• Ensuring the accuracy and quality of test results through precise data collection and documentation.

Applicants should possess relevant skills including sampling, troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, water treatment, quality control, housekeeping, inventory management, ISO, chemistry, compliance, soil analysis, and laboratory operations.

Manufacturing experience and calibration skills are highly beneficial for this role.

Key requirements for success include strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

The primary goal of this role is to provide expert support in laboratory settings. Key responsibilities include the preparation and analysis of DNA/protein samples, maintaining accurate records, generating detailed reports, routine instrument maintenance, ordering necessary supplies, and training laboratory personnel.

• Diploma in Biological Sciences/Life Sciences/Bioengineering or a related field
• Proficiency in basic laboratory procedures and experience in Protein Purification, DNA Preparation, Cell Culture, Protein Chemistry, Flow Cytometry, and other relevant skills
• Experience with automation platforms such as liquid handling systems

• Sampling
• Troubleshooting
• Microsoft Office
• DNA Analysis
• Protein Purification Techniques
• Housekeeping Procedures
• Inventory Management
• Cell Culture Expertise
• Chemistry Knowledge
• Compliance Standards
• Flow Cytometry Experience
• Laboratory Protocol Development
• Calibration and Validation

This is a challenging role where you will deliver exceptional customer support by liaising directly with clients and their operational teams.

You will ensure alignment with customer safety and quality requirements, coordinate task progress, supervise completion, and manage workload within the team.

The responsibilities also include overseeing laboratory operations including sample management, test documentation, and housekeeping.

Furthermore, you will ensure calibration, maintenance, and inventory management of lab equipment, chemicals, and consumables.

• Key areas of responsibility: Customer Support, Laboratory Operations, Calibration and Maintenance, Inventory Management.

In addition, you will assist with operational reports, deviation handling, and waste disposal.

• Minimum Diploma in Applied Chemistry, Science, or related discipline
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in an analytical laboratory
• Strong knowledge of good laboratory practices (cGMP) and quality guidelines
• Excellent interpersonal, coordination, and multitasking skills

Main Responsibilities include managing the quality management system, performing laboratory tests and calibrating equipment. Additionally, the role involves maintaining laboratory facilities, releasing test results and supporting method development.

• Microsoft Office
• Microbiology expertise
• Laboratory skills
• Calibration and testing
• Project coordination and service delivery

This is a challenging position that requires strong technical skills and good communication abilities. If you are interested in this opportunity, please get in touch to learn more about the job requirements and responsibilities.

• Microbiology degree or equivalent experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Operations Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our laboratory operations, you will be responsible for performing laboratory testing with accuracy and precision.

Main Responsibilities:

• Laboratory Testing: Perform various laboratory tests using standard procedures and protocols.
• Documentation: Prepare and update documentation of test results, including recording data and maintaining accurate records.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure laboratory equipment is properly checked and maintained, adhering to safety standards and manufacturer guidelines.
• Confidentiality: Maintain the confidentiality of all testing data, adhering to strict security protocols.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Computer Proficiency: Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel for data entry.
• Independence: Able to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Communication: Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English and Chinese.
• Motorbike Ownership: Possess own motorbike (advantage).

Preferred Skills:

• Sampling:
• Microsoft Office:
• Data Entry:
• Chemistry:
• Communication Skills:
• Excel:
• Microsoft Word:
• Laboratory:
• Manufacturing:
• Able To Work Independently:

Why Choose Us:

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for laboratory operations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

This position is an opportunity to work in a dynamic laboratory environment, supporting administrative tasks and performing basic laboratory tests.

As a Lab Assistant , you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized workspace, conducting simple laboratory tests, and providing administrative support to the team.

• Administrative Support
• Scanning of documents
• Updating of data
• Instruction manual sorting
• Filing etc.
• Laboratory Maintenance
• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace
• Conducting simple laboratory tests
• Disposal of laboratory waste
• Quality Assurance
• Ensuring adherence to quality standards
• Reporting any deviations or issues to management

• Education
• NITEC or Diploma in Chemical Process Technology
• Training
• On-the-job training provided

1. Coordinate day-to-day activities of a team of Laboratory Assistants.
2. Prioritize and assign tasks to ensure effective use of resources and meet work schedules and targets.
3. Assist in classification of final product and reworked lots.
4. Troubleshoot and investigate quality issues, implement improvements from analysis gap study.
5. Monitor in-process samples, liaise with production teams for preventive and corrective actions.
6. Prepare activity and progression reports to identify recurring problems.
7. Monitor performance of staff, equipment, and laboratory processes to ensure quality control system effectiveness.
8. Preparation of quality and budget reports and updates.
9. Train all lab assistants and shift technicians assigned to laboratory work.
10. Supervise and coach team members.
11. Supports QC department functions onsite and off-site as necessary.

• Degree in Chemical related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience in Laboratory Testing (Wet Chemistry).
• Ability to supervise and lead a team of Laboratory Assistants.
• Good understanding of laboratory equipment such as GC, AAS, Auto-titrator, NIR etc.
• Experience of Manual Testing.

• Familiarization with all Test Methods & Laboratory Procedures
• Support and maintain the laboratory operations. Coordinate activities of the section to meet the turn around time and maintain the laboratory flow process.
• Maintain Coordination with the Team and with fellow coordinators.
• Maintaining the customer relationship, answering queries and handling complaints and feedback.
• Review worksheets before passing on to the laboratory analystWork with operation department to retrieve samples when customer calls for re-test
• Check test results from Lab Analysts and to approach Team Leader if suspicious results are detected for a retest
• Review test results with Diagnostic Team to identify if retests or any further recommendation/diagnosis is to be done/included
• Release test results to customer upon final review
• Work closely with the Team Leader to get updates and progress on the batches to meet customers’ turnaround time (TAT)
• Monitor registration of samples & completion of the batches of samples to ensure TAT is met.
• Understand the full details of contracts & customer requirements.
• Provide recommendations to the customers based on test results
• Attend to customers queries and visits, email correspondence and providing quotations.
• Resolve customer issues regarding test results and complaints, and to update Asst Manager on any customer feedback
• Coordinate delivery and collections of samples
• Ensure and release of Error free Reports with a follow up with the customers
• Coordinate on Samples Management & Outsourcing of samples to other SGS Laboratories
• Assist operation team on operational related matters if applicable
• Review, escalate and request repeat results if abnormality in result findings
• Follow up on the instruments, analysis and corrective actions.
• Perform any other task(s) as assigned by management

Requirements:

• Min Diploma in Chemistry or related discipline
• Preferably at least 1 to 2 year of hands-on experience in laboratory testing setting
• Positive working attitude
• Team player and hard working
• Strong coordination skills
• Good time management
• Customer service-oriented and good people management
• Must be able to work independently
• Basic Mathematics and Chemistry skills
• Familiar with handling practice of chemicals/solution/reagents Applies judgment and acts according to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity