Laboratory Manager (Anatomy & Dissection)

We are representing our client who is a Singapore local University looking for a suitable Laboratory Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

Lab Operations

• Lead and manage laboratory operations to ensure readiness for teaching and applied research
• Responsible for conducting specialised anatomical dissections and performing embalming, preservation, and specimen management procedures for educational specimens.
• Responsible for the daily housekeeping and maintenance to ensure safety, cleanliness and tidiness of laboratories.
• Responsible for the tracking and maintaining of laboratory documentation (e.g. equipment manual, risk assessment, Material Safety Data Sheet, service reports and other safety certificates).
• Responsible for developing and managing inventory system to ensure availability of consumables in the lab
• Manage the process of providing support to students and other lab users’ access to laboratory resources.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory of laboratory equipment and consumables.
• Manage the users’ loans and monitor availability of laboratory inventory and consumables.
• Monitor, collect and analyze data of laboratory utilization.
• Involved in conducting lab visits and generic lab demonstration

Lab Process Improvements

• Assist to design and develop the laboratory continuously to ensure industry relevance and co-create an authentic learning environment for students’ learning and applied research endeavours.
• Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, utilisation, and user experience

Lab Procurement & Budget Ownership

• Manage the procurement for laboratory equipment and consumables to ensure readiness of the laboratory for teaching.

• Manage laboratory budgets, including procurement planning and cost optimisation

Lab Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure and be responsible for a safe laboratory environment in compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Conduct and/or manage routine safety checks and maintain a safe laboratory environment in compliance with safety regulations and standards
• To de-conflict risks arising from different laboratory users through assessing the approved user risk assessments within teaching labs and making necessary alternative arrangements for users.

Team Management

• Supervise and manage a team of technical officers
• Manage TOs’ workload, monitor TOs’ performances, and ensure operational effectiveness
• Provide coaching and guidance to develop staff capabilities

Job Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or Healthcare related, or equivalent.
• Possess at least 8-10 years of working experience, with at least 2 years supervisory experience of leading a team.
• Possess hands-on experience in end-to-end procurement (including direct purchasing, ITQ or Tender processes) & Capital Asset Management.
• Experience in conducting dissection and/or prosection and/or autopsy work demonstrating knowledge in human anatomy would be a strong advantage.
• No experience in dissection required. Must be willing to learn and training will be provided.
• Experienced working with regulatory bodies (e.g., NEA, HSA, etc.) and possessing knowledge in MTERA, HOTA or Body Donation Program would be highly advantageous.
• Procurement Sourcing & Governance: Execute procurement cycles ensuring strict institutional and financial compliance.
• Anatomical & Lab Asset Management: Manage anatomical dissection, preservation protocols, and specialized clinical assets.
• Regulatory & Bio-Safety Compliance: Enforce legal, ethical, and Workplace Safety and Health regulations.
• Operations & Academic Program Support: Optimize daily lab operations for teaching, research, and learning.
• Leadership & Resilient Communication: Lead technical teams with high emotional resilience across stakeholders.

Kris Lam (R1983356)

Director

Recruitmatic Pte. Ltd. (22S1186)

2 Venture Drive #14-02

Vision Exchange S608526