Wednesday, May 23, 2012

OPENING FOR A LABORATORY TECHNICIAN @ SDWA

OPENING FOR A LABORATORY TECHNICIAN


Singapore-Delft Water Alliance (SDWA) is multi-national, interdisciplinary research Centre of Excellence for Water Knowledge under National University of Singapore. SDWA is seeking a qualified laboratory technician to oversee maintenance and use of chemical/biochemical analyses equipment in our new laboratory, according to high quality assurance /quality control (QA/QC) standards.

 

Responsibilities:

 

(a) Maintenance and safe operation of equipment and laboratory

(b) Overseeing inventory and purchasing of laboratory consumables

(c) Writing and validation of standard operating procedures

(d) To ensure safety aspects of the laboratory in accordance with NUS policies and

(e) Performing accurate analysis of environmental samples in support of student and staff projects associated with Singapore-Delft Water Alliance.

 

Requirements:

    At least a Diploma/degree in Chemistry/Life Sciences.

    Knowledge and experience in research lab operations and management

    Knowledge on safety aspects of laboratories

    Independent, resourceful and able to work in a team

 

Priority would be given to person with experience in operating one or more equipment such as Flow Injection Analysis (FIA), Ion Chromatography(IC) and real-time PCR. 

 

Initial appointment will be for 1 year. Appointment renewal will depend upon performance and the availability of funds in following years.

 

Salary and benefits will be commensurable with qualifications and working experience. Interested applicants are to send detailed CV and contact details of (2-3) references to the following address

Attn: Ms. Ivy Poh/Dr. Sheela Reuben

Singapore-Delft Water Alliance

National University of Singapore

2 Engineering Drive 2

Engineering Workshop 1, #02-05

Singapore 117577.

sdwpab@nus.edu.sg/sheela@nus.edu.sg

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.  The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.


For additional information on SDWA activities, please consult our website at
http://www.sdwa.nus.edu.sg/.