Lab Officer

Key Responsibilities

1. Laboratory Management

• Serve as the person-in-charge for assigned laboratories.
• Prepare, update, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each piece of equipment.
• Monitor laboratory usage and ensure all users follow safety guidelines and fill in the logbook.
• Conduct and maintain 6S practices within the laboratory.
• Perform safety equipment checks (e.g., eyewash stations) biweekly.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of all CME laboratories for teaching and research purposes.

• Ensure emergency exits are accessible and provide immediate emergency response when necessary.

• Teaching Lab Operations

• Prepare necessary apparatus, chemicals, and materials according to class timetables.

• Perform equipment checks before each lab session.
• Handle waste disposal after classes.
• Support lecturers in conducting lab experiments and guide students when required.

• Update lab manuals, teaching slides, and course syllabi as needed.

• Research Lab Operations

• Support ongoing research projects by maintaining laboratory facilities and equipment on Level 5 (Research Lab).

• Assist researchers in ensuring safety compliance.

• Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on research equipment.

• Waste Management

• Handle scheduled waste according to regulations and institutional guidelines.

• Maintain updated consignment notes and ensure compliance with environmental acts.
• Conduct scheduled waste training for relevant staff and students.

• Ensure waste storage areas meet safety and legal standards.

• Procurement and Inventory

• Manage procurement of laboratory materials, equipment, and consumables.

• Liaise with suppliers for quotations, proposals, and delivery arrangements.
• Register all purchased chemicals and submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to the Lab Centre.
• Prepare and submit purchase requests, payment requests, and asset registration forms.
• Record and file all purchasing documentation.

• Coordinate outsourcing and maintenance service requests when required.

• Safety and Compliance

• Brief students and staff on laboratory safety procedures and emergency protocols.

• Update and maintain the laboratory safety checklist twice a year.
• Check expiry dates of fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and first aid kits.
• Conduct HIRARC (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control) briefings for FYP and postgraduate students.

• Lead incident response training and ensure accident/incident reports are completed.

• EAC and Accreditation Support

• Maintain laboratories in compliance with EAC (Engineering Accreditation Council) requirements.

• Participate in tasks related to EAC documentation and audits.

• Lab Visits and Outreach

• Prepare laboratories for external visits (e.g., marketing activities, audits, or panel inspections).

• Demonstrate lab equipment and introduce facilities to visitors.
• Plan interactive or promotional lab activities during school visits to showcase the CME program.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 1–2 years of laboratory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety and waste management.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Able to multitask and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with EAC requirements is an advantage.

Job Type: Contract

Contract length: 36 months

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Work Location: In person