About the role
AI summarisedWe are seeking a proactive and adaptable Research Operations Officer to provide hands-on operational support for A*STAR SRL and SRIS. This role focuses on supporting the smooth day-to-day functioning of research laboratories while contributing to general operational activities across the institute, requiring someone comfortable working on the ground and coordinating logistics.
ResearchOnsiteA*STAR Skin Research Labs
Key Responsibilities
- Provide on-the-ground support for A*STAR SRL and SRIS laboratory operations, including coordinating laboratory access, supplies, consumables, and essential operational materials.
- Assist in maintaining a safe, organized, and operationally ready laboratory environment, including serving as a dept safety representative.
- Coordinate with vendors, facilities, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and availability of laboratory resources.
- Support laboratory set-ups, relocations, and operational activities, including asset-related tasks.
- Assist with general administrative tasks such as invoice management, Goods Receipt, tracking temporary access passes, and business continuity support.
- Act as a Procurement Advocate, guiding laboratory users on compliant and efficient purchasing processes.
- Support licence subscriptions and management, including renewals and issuance.
- Manage and track laboratory notebooks, including issuance and record-keeping.
- Support compliance with institutional policies and operational procedures related to laboratory and general operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in Science, Engineering, Facilities Management, Operations, or a related discipline.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in laboratory operations, research support, facilities management, or general operations within a research or technical environment.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable with a practical, hands-on approach to work.
- Good coordination and communication skills to work effectively with researchers, operations staff, and external vendors.
- Comfortable managing routine tasks alongside ad hoc operational requests in a dynamic environment.
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and willingness to support operational priorities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including handling and lifting laboratory equipment and assets.