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Centre Manager

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Job Description

The Centre Manager will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the centre. This role oversees the day-to-day management of testing facilities, advanced instrumentation, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

  • Oversee the operation and maintenance of advanced testing and analytical equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability
  • Establish and enforce laboratory safety protocols, ensuring compliance with relevant safety regulations
  • Coordinate laboratory access, equipment booking, and user onboarding, including training researchers and external users on lab procedures and equipment operation
  • Oversee laboratory inventory and asset management
  • Supervise laboratory technical staff and coordinate daily work schedules to ensure efficient lab operations and timely delivery of testing services

Qualifications

  • At least a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related discipline.
  • More than five years’ experience in managing research laboratories or testing facilities
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with equipment relevant to hydrogen research including but not limited to NMR, XPS, XRD, GC/GC-MS, MS, sorption analysers, thermal reactors, electrochemical reactors, ICP-MS, glove boxes, EPR, etc.
  • Strong knowledge of laboratory safety, risk management, quality standards, and regulatory compliance

Job details

Title
Centre Manager
Employer
National University of Singapore
Location
Kent Ridge Campus
Published
Aug 11, 2026
Closes:
Oct 10, 2026
Job type
Full time, Staff / Administration
Field
Laboratory and Research

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the minimum qualifications for the Centre Manager role?

You need at least a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related discipline, plus more than five years of experience managing research laboratories or testing facilities. A strong knowledge of advanced instrumentation like NMR, XPS, XRD, and GC‑MS is essential, along with deep expertise in laboratory safety and quality standards. For a detailed overview of what the role entails, see our laboratory manager career guide.

🔬Which specific instruments must I be familiar with?

The role explicitly lists equipment used in hydrogen research and materials analysis: NMR, XPS, XRD, GC/GC‑MS, mass spectrometers, sorption analysers, thermal reactors, electrochemical reactors, ICP‑MS, glove boxes, and EPR. Hands‑on experience with these, as well as the ability to train others on their use, will be crucial. Learn more about the type of research facilities that use such tools in our research jobs section.

📋What are the day‑to‑day responsibilities of the Centre Manager?

You will oversee safe and efficient lab operations, maintain advanced testing equipment, enforce safety protocols, manage equipment booking and user onboarding, supervise technical staff, and handle inventory and asset management. The position also involves coordinating daily work schedules to ensure timely delivery of testing services. This is a true administrative leadership role within a research‑intensive environment – explore similar opportunities on our administration jobs page.

🌏Is visa sponsorship available for international applicants?

The job posting does not specify visa sponsorship details. Since the position is based at the National University of Singapore (Kent Ridge Campus), candidates who already have the right to work in Singapore may be preferred, but many research roles at Singaporean universities do offer support for the right candidate. We recommend contacting the hiring department directly to confirm. For a broader look at higher‑ed roles in Singapore, visit our international job search.

💼How can I best prepare for a Centre Manager interview?

Focus on demonstrating your leadership in lab settings: talk about specific examples of managing teams, implementing safety programmes, and troubleshooting complex equipment. Be ready to discuss your familiarity with hydrogen research instrumentation and how you would handle user training and compliance. Reviewing common administration interview questions can also give you an edge – check our administration interview tips.

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