Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated individual to join us as an Executive Laboratory Technician who is passionate in providing technical support for undergraduate practical classes, field trips, and research activities together with the Manager and Assistant Manager Laboratory. The main responsibilities involve activities at the aquaculture facility (fish husbandry) and the science laboratory (day-to-day upkeep).

The Laboratory Technician works closely with the Laboratory team to organise and set up for undergraduate practical classes and research activities. The role is accountable for maintaining the laboratory and aquarium facilities including cleaning and basic maintenance of equipment, ensuring stock levels are inventoried, received, and stored according to standard operating procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide Laboratory Support (Academics) : Assist Laboratory Manager in providing technical support for undergraduate classes and workshops, including but not limited to the preparation and breakdown of practical classes and associated equipment needs.
• Provide Laboratory Support (Research) : Provide technical support for research activities as instructed by Laboratory Manager, including but not limited to the preparation of commonly used reagents, chemicals, and consumables; autoclaving, and decontamination.
• Upkeep of marine specimens and life support systems : Assist the Laboratory Manager in maintaining terrestrial, marine, and freshwater flora and fauna. Clean and maintain aquarium. Ensure the smooth running of the water systems and tanks, and conduct minor repairs as required.
• Laboratory upkeep : Keep the laboratory clean and organized.

Person Specifications

• Minimum GCE “O” or GCE “N” or Diploma in relevant field
• Preferred 1 year of working experience in Laboratory.
• Able to work with laboratory animals (fish)
• Role may require work to be conducted on some weekends/ public holidays. Such arrangement will be compensated with OIL.
• Knowledge of aquaculture or experience working in a fish farm is beneficial
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a diligent, organised, and methodical manner

Closing date : 20 June 2026

Please apply via https://careers.jcu.edu.sg/cw/en/listing

We thank you for your interest and shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Singapore campus of James Cook University (registered as James Cook University Pte Ltd in Singapore) is a wholly owned company of James Cook University Australia. The University offers Bachelor & Master Programs in Business, Psychology, Information Technology & Education at the Singapore campus of James Cook University.