A*STAR

Research Officer, Planning & Ops

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeFull-time3 weeks ago

About the role

AI summarised

This role provides hands-on operational support for research laboratories at A*STAR SRL and SRIS, focusing on lab readiness, logistics, and general operational tasks. The officer will coordinate supplies, maintain safety, assist with procurement, and support compliance documentation.

ResearchFull-timeA*STAR Skin Research Labs

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide on-the-ground support for A*STAR SRL and SRIS laboratory operations, including coordination of laboratory access, supplies, consumables, and essential operational materials.
  • Assist in maintaining a safe, organised, and operationally ready laboratory environment, including serving as a dept safety representative to support lab operational safety.
  • Coordinate with vendors, facilities, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and availability of laboratory resources.
  • Support laboratory set-ups, relocations, and operational activities.
  • Assist with asset-related activities, where required.
  • Assist with general administrative and coordination tasks across Planning & Operations as required e.g., Invoice management, Goods Receipt, tracking of temp access passes, business continuity, events logistics support, as well as other tasks, as delegated.
  • Act as a Procurement Advocate, supporting laboratory users with basic procurement guidance and advising on best practices to facilitate 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.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation for assigned operational activities.
  • Support the documentation of SOPs and work instructions for routine operational processes.

Requirements

  • A 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, organised, and dependable, with a practical, hands-on approach to work.
  • Good coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with researchers, operations staff, and external vendors.
  • Comfortable managing routine tasks alongside ad hoc operational requests in a dynamic environment.
  • A 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 of laboratory equipment and assets, in compliance with institutional safety and workplace health requirements.
  • Adaptable to work exigencies