Assistant Manager (Operations), EDDC

Key Responsibilities:
Laboratory Equipment Maintenance: Ensure that laboratory equipment remains in optimal working condition, coordinating maintenance and addressing any operational issues promptly.
Chemical Inventory Management: Oversee the laboratory?s chemical inventory, ensuring a continuous and reliable supply of essential lab consumables and gases by liaising with external vendors.
Procurement Support: Understand the organization?s financial, procurement, and safety policies to assist in drafting procurement documents for laboratory-related acquisitions.
Procurement Process Management: Support the entire procurement cycle, from defining requirements and initiating purchases to completing the goods receipt process.
Process Improvement: Recommend and implement improvements to streamline the goods receipt (GR) process and enhance overall efficiency.
Sustainability and Business Continuity: Support sustainability initiatives and business continuity plans to ensure the organization?s long-term resilience and future readiness.
Ad-Hoc Projects: Assist with special projects as assigned by the team or leadership.

Desired Qualifications:
Laboratory Experience: Prior experience working in a wet laboratory, preferably in drug discovery or a related field.
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with regulatory requirements for BSL2 or synthetic chemistry laboratories is a plus. Knowledge of SS 641, SS 532, Fire Code, BATA, and other relevant regulations would be advantageous.
Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Strong problem-solving skills, a proactive approach to addressing challenges, and the ability to adapt to changing needs and environments.
Operational Excellence: A commitment to maintaining high standards of operational efficiency and process optimization.
Attention to Detail: A detail-oriented mindset to ensure accuracy in procurement, inventory management, and regulatory compliance.
Bachelor degree in biomedical sciences, Operations Management, or a related field with minimum of 3 years working experience.

This role offers a great opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team and enhance the smooth operation of a dynamic and innovative laboratory.
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.
Type of Employment : Full-Time
Work Location : Biopolis