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Assistant Manager, Laboratory Operations page is loadedAssistant Manager, Laboratory Operations Apply locations NTU Main Campus, Singapore time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R00018724

The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is seeking an Assistant Manager to manage the Computer Aided Design laboratory operations and activities. The candidate would be responsible for providing efficient technical and administrative support for all laboratory teachings and research activities and to oversee the safety standards in the lab in compliance to ISO 45001 standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and administrative support for all undergraduate and research activities.

• Carry out all planned teaching supports of laboratory classes, experiments and projects.

• Maintain and configure computer hardware to ensure that they are in good working condition.

• Manage and troubleshoot hardware and software issues in computers and Windows servers.

• Procure laboratory software, equipment, and consumables in a timely manner and in accordance with school/university purchasing guidelines.

• Laboratory asset management and maintaining proper records for inventory auditing.

• Ensure safety practices in the laboratory.

• Carry out housekeeping of the laboratory.

• Conduct safety risk assessment for all equipment and processes.

• Ensure laboratory equipment are properly maintained, safe to operate and in good working condition.

• Ensure that lab’s resources is sufficient to function as a teaching/ research laboratory.

Requirements:

• A recognized degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Manufacturing Engineering.

• Minimum 4-5 years in Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing environment.

• Minimum 1 year in administering and configuring computer system (IT knowledge).

• Knowledge of mechanical design, assembly and fabrication works.

• Knowledge of Computer Aided Design and Engineering software such as SolidWorks, SolidCAM, Ansys, Autodesk Fusion.

• Knowledge of workplace safety including ISO45001.

• Able to support and assist students in teaching classes.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Good initiative and customer oriented.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU ( ).

Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district.

Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.

Company description:

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

The selected hire is required to provide operational support to both Structural Engineering & Geotechnical Engineering laboratories.

Some key responsibilities in Structural Engineering Laboratory would be:

1. Preparation of concrete and reinforced concrete specimen for lab sessions:

• Preparing concrete and reinforced concrete specimens for undergraduate lab sessions.
• Helping students with testing of various specimens in the during lab sessions.
• Providing safety guidelines before and during lab classes to ensure a safe working environment.

2. Guiding final year students with testing equipment by:

• Providing good guidance on how to operate the universal testing machines safely. (Capacity ranges from 10kN to 1000 kN).
• Providing good guidance on how to operate the hydraulic actuators safely (Capacity ranges from 1000 kN to 2000 kN).

3. Procurement and inventory management:

• General procurement and maintaining records of fixed assets and creating asset numbers.
• Managing safety-related documentation such as material safety data sheets, maintaining records of chemical inventory (Storage, issuance and disposal).

Key Responsibilities in the Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory would be:

1. Preparing soil/clay samples.

• Assisting in preparing soil/clay samples for use in undergraduate soil laboratory sessions.
• Helping students with testing of various specimens in and during the lab sessions.

2. Guiding final year students on testing equipment usage by:

• Ensuring safe operation of both existing and new geotechnical centrifuge facilities.
• Assisting in the testing and safe operation of existing and new geotechnical centrifuge facilities.
• Providing safety instructions to students to ensure safe lab operations.

3. Procurement, maintenance, and inventory management by:

• Coordinating with vendors for the operation and maintenance of centrifuge machines.
• Assisting with general procurement, maintaining the laboratory's fixed assets and ensuring annual auditing of these assets.

• At least at a bachelor's degree in engineering, or a recognised diploma in Civil/Mechanical Engineering with several years of relevant experience.
• On-the-job training (OJT) will be provided by senior lab technologist.
• Possess effective and good oral and written communication skills.
• A good team player and able to work collaboratively with students.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Innovative problem solver with the ability to multi-task and meticulous with a keen eye for details.
• Willing to learn and able to follow safety protocols and guidelines.
• Positive and open to changes and constant improvement to work processes.
• The candidate must be open to a fixed-term contract (i.e 2 years or 1 year), but the benefits will be equivalent to those of permanent staff.

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: College of Design and Engineering

Department : Civil and Environmental Engineering

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID : 28461

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The selected hire is required to provide operational support to both Structural Engineering & Geotechnical Engineering laboratories.

Some key responsibilities in Structural Engineering Laboratory would be:

1. Preparation of concrete and reinforced concrete specimen for lab sessions:

• Preparing concrete and reinforced concrete specimens for undergraduate lab sessions.
• Helping students with testing of various specimens in the during lab sessions.
• Providing safety guidelines before and during lab classes to ensure a safe working environment.

2. Guiding final year students with testing equipment by:

• Providing good guidance on how to operate the universal testing machines safely. (Capacity ranges from 10kN to 1000 kN).
• Providing good guidance on how to operate the hydraulic actuators safely (Capacity ranges from 1000 kN to 2000 kN).

3. Procurement and inventory management:

• General procurement and maintaining records of fixed assets and creating asset numbers.
• Managing safety-related documentation such as material safety data sheets, maintaining records of chemical inventory (Storage, issuance and disposal).

Key Responsibilities in the Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory would be:

1. Preparing soil/clay samples.

• Assisting in preparing soil/clay samples for use in undergraduate soil laboratory sessions.
• Helping students with testing of various specimens in and during the lab sessions.

2. Guiding final year students on testing equipment usage by:

• Ensuring safe operation of both existing and new geotechnical centrifuge facilities.
• Assisting in the testing and safe operation of existing and new geotechnical centrifuge facilities.
• Providing safety instructions to students to ensure safe lab operations.

3. Procurement, maintenance, and inventory management by:

• Coordinating with vendors for the operation and maintenance of centrifuge machines.
• Assisting with general procurement, maintaining the laboratory’s fixed assets and ensuring annual auditing of these assets.

• At least at a bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a recognised diploma in Civil/Mechanical Engineering with several years of relevant experience.
• On-the-job training (OJT) will be provided by senior lab technologist.
• Possess effective and good oral and written communication skills.
• A good team player and able to work collaboratively with students.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Innovative problem solver with the ability to multi-task and meticulous with a keen eye for details.
• Willing to learn and able to follow safety protocols and guidelines.
• Positive and open to changes and constant improvement to work processes.
• The candidate must be open to a fixed-term contract (i.e 2 years or 1 year), but the benefits will be equivalent to those of permanent staff.