A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (A*STAR IDL) is seeking a Laboratory Officer/ Technician (BSL-3 operations) to join us.
Job Responsibilities
The Laboratory Officer/ Technician will engage in day-to-day operations, housekeeping, maintenance of the high containment (BSL-3) and BSL-2 enhanced laboratories. This role will involve but is not limited to the following:
- Perform lab biohazard waste collection, sort, autoclave, and safe disposal.
- Liaise with biohazard waste contractor for scheduled disposal.
- Manage laboratory supplies, chemical and equipment inventory.
- Assist in coordination of the lab maintenance, calibration, repair of faulty and recertification of laboratory equipment.
- Coordinate with vendors and service providers to ensure timely delivery of lab supplies and stock checking.
- Track and manage personal protective equipment (PPE) inventory, perform regular checks, and replenish stock as needed.
- Maintain overall cleanliness and organization of the laboratories.
- Able to carry loads such as lab laundry and send for cleaning, drying and redistributing to storage cabinet.
- Perform ad-hoc duties as required to facilitate smooth and efficient operation of the lab.
Job Requirements
- N Level/O Level/ITE/NITEC/Higher NITEC/Diploma.
- Minimum 2 years working experience in a BSL-2 laboratory setting.
- Experience in a high containment environment will be advantageous.
- Team player, proactive and possess good communication skills.
- Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
- Able to wear PPE and don respirator to perform daily work.
- Knowledge of biohazard waste management and autoclaving procedures.
- Familiarity with research animal facility housekeeping.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Willing to learn and ability to follow strict safety protocols and guidelines
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
