NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE Hiring! Full Time Research Assistant (Laboratory - Research Operations) in West Region (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 4,000 - Ricebowl

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Job Description

The successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support to the research group, taking responsibility for the non-scientific aspects of day-to-day laboratory and research operations. The role is intended to support researchers by coordinating administrative, procurement, financial, logistical, and general laboratory operational matters.

Job Responsibilities

• Procurement and Vendor Coordination: Obtain quotations, raise purchase requisitions, liaise with vendors, track deliveries, and monitor consumables and cryogen stock levels
• Travel and Financial Administration: Process Concur claims, coordinate travel bookings and visa-related documentation, follow up on invoices, and track expenditure against the relevant fund codes
• Administrative Support: Prepare and process University, Faculty, and grant-related forms, as well as safety, access, and other administrative documentation
• Onboarding and Visitor Support: Coordinate the onboarding of new team members and visitors, including the necessary administrative, access, and logistical arrangements
• Meeting Coordination: Schedule group meetings, prepare and take meeting minutes, and follow up on action items through to completion
• Knowledge and Records Management: Maintain and update the group’s Notion knowledge base, including equipment logs, fabrication recipes, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), templates, and other relevant records
• General Operational Support: Assist with general errands and operational matters on campus and coordinate with external vendors as required

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills
• Confident in liaising and communicating directly with vendors and relevant University offices
• Self-motivated and able to demonstrate initiative in carrying out assigned tasks independently
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to follow up on tasks and coordinate with multiple stakeholders