Total 41 Junior Executive environmental officer job vacancies in George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Job Purpose

Candidate will join Executive Education at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in which the main mission is to empower leaders with the skills to thrive in a complex, fast changing world.

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Executive Education consists of a highly trained, fast-moving, and client-oriented team dedicated to marry innovative policy practices with the latest theories and approaches in public policy and administration to deliver top educational experiences to our clients.

Candidate will play a pivotal role in providing support in ensuring smooth delivery of high quality executive education programmes and efficient daily business operations.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, dependable, with a passion for process improvement and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Finance

• Processing payments to vendors/suppliers/Faculty/Speakers
• Submitting request to create vendors/suppliers/Faculty/Speakers accounts in NUS system
• Generating billing document to customers/clients
• Preparing internal journal documents
• Preparing documents for filing of tax in the various regions of clients
• Submitting staff claims/ travel requests in NUS system

Procurement

• Submitting purchase request in NUS system
• Performing Goods Receipt in NUS system

Programme Logistics

• Preparing engagement letters and contracts to Faculty/Speakers
• Preparing programme evaluation report
• Upkeeping data entry to facilitate data analysis across all programmes
• Ensuring data integrity for the department

• Keeping records of payments made, completed requests, etc
• Supporting Programme Manager in programme preparation and delivery when required
• Performing stock take of programme supplies, office supplies, IT supplies, etc
• Supporting onboarding administration for new staff

Any other duties assigned.

Qualifications

- Minimum ‘O’ levels
- Basic knowledge in MS Word and Excel
- Has a good command of spoken and written English
- Detail oriented and a team player

Dr Zhang Dan Group: Assistant Research Officer

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to research on understanding the nature and functions of endomembrane contacts using yeasts Schizosaccharomyces pombe and Candida albicans as model systems. The successful candidate will support in maintaining lab infrastructure and research studies.

Requirements:

• BSc (Hons) or MSc in Biological Sciences or related fields
• Prior experience with protein purification or lipid biology
• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Passion for science and willingness to pursue graduate study is preferred

Salary and benefits are commensurable to educational qualifications and working experience of the candidates. Benefits include annual leave, medical and flexi-benefits, etc.

Interested individuals should send their applications (including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three referees’ contacts/ reference letters) to:

Dr ZHANG Dan

Principal Investigator

Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory Limited

Email: zhangdan@tll.org.sg

(Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified)

We work at the intersection of microbiology and cancer therapeutics and are committed to driving the next frontier in cancer treatment. We are expanding our dynamic team and seeking a bright and enthusiastic scientist to explore the therapeutic potential of anaerobic bacteria in treating solid tumors. In this role, you will perform research to gain a deeper understanding of anaerobic bacterial biology. You will also be engineering anaerobic bacteria strains with improved therapeutic properties and testing them in animal models.

Responsibilities:

• Research & Development: Investigate the use of anaerobic bacteria as a therapeutic agent for solid tumors
• Experimental Design & Execution: Design and perform in vitro and in vivo (mouse) experiments, ensuring rigorous and reproducible results
• Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret experimental data; present findings at internal and external meetings
• Collaboration: Work closely with a broader multi-disciplinary team, including molecular biologists, immunologists, and geneticists
• Stay Updated: Maintain current knowledge of the literature related to bacterial cancer therapies and tumor biology
• Publication & Dissemination: Contribute to high-quality research papers and attend relevant conferences or symposia

Requirements:

• BSc in microbiology, life sciences, or related fields
• Prior experience in research or clinical lab in microbiology and/or cancer biology
• Strong understanding of tumor microenvironments, and the interaction between bacteria and human cells would be an added advantage
• Proficiency in standard molecular biology, microbiology, and cell culture techniques
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Salary and benefits are commensurable to educational qualifications and working experience of the candidate. Benefits include annual leave, medical and flexi-benefits, etc.

Interested individuals should send their curriculum vitae and contacts of at least two referees to:

Dr Ian CHEONG

Senior Principal Investigator

Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory Limited

Email: ian@tll.org.sg

(Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified)

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

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Job Purpose

As a premier think-tank on real estate and urban studies, the Institute of Real Estate & Urban Studies (IREUS) seek to be at the forefront of research, driving thought leadership to create value for all their stakeholders including both academics and the broader community in the public and private sector, and fruitfully engage in prevailing conversations on the built environment, technology and sustainability.

Through an interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral approach IREUS create insights and solutions that they able to address complex issues, accomplish intended objectives and produce desired outcomes.

By adopting a data-driven, evidence-based stance, IREUS strive for research excellence that furnishes objective perspectives to support robust, information-based decision making, and become a trusted source of expertise for their stakeholders in the public and private sectors and the community at large.

The Management Assistant Officer is one of the key staff in IREUS as he/she provides strong administrative support to the institute.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Working closely with business partners in the areas of finance and procurement
• Assist in pre- and post-events planning, logistics and on-site execution.
• Provides administrative and logistics support for all meetings/events and manages conference room booking system.
• General office management i.e. office equipment and supplies, postage, smartcard system.
• Administering and tracking of office assets.
• Unit Incident Commander role for the institute.
• Any other roles assigned by the Director as and when deem necessary.

Requirements

• Diploma or equivalent with at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Meticulous and attention to details.
• Able to work effectively as a team member, as well as independently.
• Responsible and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Good knowledge in MS Office applications.

(Appointment job grade will commensurate with the selected candidate's experience)

Successful candidate will handle full scope of international shipment (import, export, cross-dock, drop shipment, overseas stock-point), coordinate with relevant stakeholders with the objective to ensure that the shipments are executed to Customers within the agreed time-frame in compliance to industry and trade regulations. The candidate will also handle trade documentation, certificate of origin and FTA application.

<Specific Skills>

• Customs Clearance Permit (CCP) knowledge
• Incoterms
• Shipping Knowledge
• Trade knowledge – Letter of credit, ATA carnet and FTA documents
• Team Player
• Good Communication Skills
• Computer Literacy – ERP System, MS Office and Outlook

<Areas of Responsibility>

• Import & Export Shipment Handling
• Cross-Dock, Drop Shipment and Overseas Stock Point Shipment
• Regulatory Compliance
• Shipment Document E-Archival
• LSP Invoices handling & AP Submission
• Responses to Regional Offices
• Trade Documentation, ATA carnet, Certificate of Origin and FTA documentation

The HR Assistant and Officer will be involved in the day-to-day running of the office, and be involved in HR general and administration, employee experience and fulltime and internships recruitment and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the recruitment process of employees from job posting, to coordinating of interviews plus evaluation of candidates.
• Aid in the issuance or renewal of work passes plus the maintenance of employee files and data, employee confirmation and yearly appraisals.
• Help in the recruiting of student interns from the posting of the job descriptions, arranging of interviews to the final offering if the student is confirmed.
• Administer the entire on-boarding process including contract preparation, new hire orientation, logistics preparation for first day reporting, data verification, and P-file creation.
• Aid in the exit process of staff and interns who are leaving including the preparation of clearance documents, handover and removal of such personnel from the company’s attendance system.
• Administer the e-leave system, training database and government grants and claims.
• Administer employee benefits.
• Organize company celebration events, submit insurance claims, and keep track of annual insurance renewals and any other insurance payments.
• Work together with management in terms of adding in new staff and interns to the monthly payroll and removing old staff and interns.
• Contribute to the continuous process improvement projects and new initiatives to support the company's growth.
• Perform general administrative and reception duties including the ordering of pantry items or stationery, welcoming guests,and helping to receive deliveries.
• Other HR and administrative tasks as assigned by the management teams such as supporting management during the recruitment fairs and the compiling of monthly attendance reports for management review.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or equivalent in the relevant fields including Human Resource Management
• 1-2++ years of relevant working experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Meticulous, adaptable and with a positive mindset
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Independent and confident in dealing with internal and external stakeholders
• Fresh graduates from ITE/polytechnics are also welcome to apply
• Singaporean or Singapore PR only
• Able to prioritize and work within tight deadlines
• Has some degree of fluency in Mandarin so as to be able to communicate with fellow staff and management

We are seeking for a highly motivated candidate to join our group as Assistant Research Officer. The successful applicant will participate in project related to development of oral and immersion vaccines against major viral diseases in Asian sea bass. A capable candidate will have the opportunity to lead their own research project.

Requirements:

· BSc (Hons)/ MSc in Biological Sciences or related fields

• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Strong scientific background in aquaculture or biological sciences
• Some prior experience in aquaculture will be an advantage

Salary and benefits are commensurable to educational qualifications and working experience of the candidates. Benefits include annual leave, medical and flexi-benefits, etc.

Interested individuals should send their applications (including a cover letter, CV, and contacts of at least two referees) to:

Dr MOOKKAN Prabakaran

Principal Investigator
Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory Limited

Email: prabakar@tll.org.sg

(Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and work passes matter.
• Conducts orientation programmes for new recruits and ensures proper induction is given.
• Work closely with site Managers, Supervisors and management team to deliver HR initiatives and operational support.
• Assist in maintaining the document management system in accordance to the company’s ISO policies and procedures.
• Process of Group Insurance administration for staff and ensure compliance with the Act.
• Assist in organising corporate social responsibility and welfare activities.
• Other ad-hoc administrative duties when assigned.

Requirements:

• 'O' Level/ NITEC/ Certificate in a HR-related discipline with at least 1 year of relevant experience, preferably from a fast-paced work environment
• Good team player
• Able to work independently
• Meticulous, careful and positive
• Resourceful and enjoy challenges

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Singapore Population Health Studies (SPHS) is a population-based health research initiative at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore. SPHS aims to investigate the interactions between lifestyle, physiological, genetic and other omics biomarkers and their impact on health and longevity. In addition, SPHS will serve as a platform to monitor risk factors in the population and gain insight into determinants of health-related behaviours. For this purpose, SPHS includes over 50,000 adult Singaporeans and long-term residents from three major ethnic groups (Chinese, Malay, and Indian), for a better understanding of disease aetiology in urban Asian settings, and the development of improved preventive and therapeutic measures for Singapore and other Asian populations.

JOB PURPOSE
This role primarily involves the recruitment and data collection activities of the public health research projects under the SPHS unit that will contribute towards the building of a population health biobank for Singapore.

Duties & Responsibilities
1. Inviting target participants as defined above to take part in the relevant study by phone call or messaging;
2. Screening their eligibility for the study and making an appointment with them for the study procedures;
3. Provide logistical information for the interview and study site visit;
4. Manage participant flow at the study site visit and verify the participants' survey completion status;
5. Explaining the information in the study consent documents to the extent that the consent, if given, would be informed and voluntary;
6. Obtaining participants’ consent before beginning any study procedures;
7. Interview participants according to the e-questionnaire and entering the responses accurately to the e-questionnaire via a tablet;
8. Timely completion of interview and registration of participants for their study site visit procedures before the cut-off time;
9. Timely preparation of required material and equipment for the study site visits;
10. Organise work outputs to be handed over to the QC supervisor; and
11. Any other responsibilities as required by future research projects.

Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Post-secondary qualifications with a good command of spoken English and Malay/Tamil/Mandarin/Cantonese/Hokkien/Teochew (to conduct interview with health research participants in local ethnic languages)
• At least 2 years of customer-facing work experience.
• Work hours are: 7.30am to 5.15pm on Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri; 7.30am to 12.30pm on either Sat or Wed depending on operation days of the study site.
• Comfortable with using a tablet for data entry, retrieve and update records.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• We are looking for a teamplayer capable of self-learning and working in a fast-paced environment, and who is service-oriented and good at time management.

Wilmar International Limited is Asia’s leading agribusiness group. Wilmar International business activities include oil palm cultivation, edible oils refining, oilseeds crushing, consumer pack edible oils processing and merchandising, specialty fats, oleochemicals, and biodiesel manufacturing, and grains processing and merchandising. It has over 500 manufacturing plants and an extensive distribution network covering China, India, Indonesia and some 50 other countries. The Group is backed by a multinational workforce of more than 100,000 people.

A research assistant position is currently available working on yeast host strain development and the improving protein production system for industrial applications.

Responsibilities

The candidate will perform a variety of functions related to research under the supervision of the Research Scientist

• Perform, analyse and record experiments
• Evaluate and interpret collected data and prepare oral presentations or written reports
• Assist in laboratory management and routine duties
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Qualifications/Requirements

• Degree in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioengineering or other related fields
• At least 1 years of relevant experience in lab research
• Experience in molecular biology techniques
• Experience with yeast fermentation is preferred
• Good organisation skills and meticulous in keeping records
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce
• Good communication skills

This role includes 2 key functions in Academic Liaison and Strategic Relations as well as Department Administration. The successful candidate will be part of the Academic Liaison and Strategic Relations team with the mission to drive academic liaison and strengthen strategic relations which includes facilitation of collaborations, academic fellowships, academic medicine events, academic visits and engagement with key stakeholders across SingHealth, Duke-NUS, NUS, Duke Health in Durham USA, and other strategic partners. The incumbent will assist the team lead to provide administrative support, to undertake roles akin to an internal and external liaison.

In addition, the incumbent will also serve as the Department Administrative Officer to support administrative matters for the department. This position reports to the Team Lead for Academic Programmes Support and Evaluation under the oversight of the Deputy Director of Academic Programmes Management Department. The work responsibilities will include but not limited to the following: -

• Provide secretarial support to the Deputy Group Director, Academic Medicine.
• Undertake day-to-day office administrative duties pertaining to office operations including coordination of team meetings, scheduling of department meetings and other admin tasks such as managing stationery, department filing and storage system, fixed assets management, maintaining department database, etc.
• Support the procurement of department necessities across SingHealth and Duke-NUS.
• Coordinate staff on-boarding and off-boarding matters including preparation of laptops, access cards, orientation schedules, etc.
• Assist as point-of-contact for SingHealth and Duke-NUS departments/staff matters, including Call Tree, as required.
• Serve as point-of-contact to coordinate and disseminate information across the department/office.
• Liaise with SingHealth and Duke-NUS IT on new visitor/partner accounts and network access for eligible stakeholders from the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre.
• Schedule Zoom webinars for Academic Clinical Programmes (ACP) and Academic Medicine stakeholders.
• Liaise with Duke-NUS IT and the ACPs to manage fixed assets.
• Prepare and disseminate ACP Directory and ACP organisation charts on a quarterly basis.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein or as assigned by the department.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or equivalent in a related discipline with at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a relevant administrative position.
• Prior work experience in a research or academic environment would be advantageous.
• Able to perform analytical and coordination work.
• Meticulous, well-organised and have good time management to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to communicate clearly, an independent worker who is also a strong team player and collaborator who possesses the initiative to complete tasks and projects assigned.
• Possess good command of written and spoken English.
• Proficient in general software applications such as Microsoft Office, Canva and Adobe Photoshop that facilitate work operations.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Diploma or degree in building, engineering or relevant discipline. No experience is required but must possess initiative to learn and diligence in works, self-discipline and good time management.

Strong interest in building construction, building services engineering, acoustic or environmental noise.

Will be expected to learn noise modelling software and familiarize with acoustic, noise and vibration testing software and instrument.

Opportunity to involve in actual field testing works, post-processing of test data.

Assist in preparation of technical report for submission.

Basic skill of experience in AutoCAD software and ability to read building plan will be an advantage.

Ability to communicate and work well and co-ordinate with others.

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to join our team of researchers applying discovery-directed approaches to elucidate fundamental aspects of eukaryotic cellular form, function, and evolution. Depending on the background and interests of the successful candidate, the work could also focus on the development of new methods to produce useful products from seaweed biomass. Background information on the groups work can be found here: gregoryjedd.com.

Responsibilities:

• Learn and employ methods in microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, microscopy and computational biology
• To maintain a detailed laboratory notebook
• Basic organization and lab administration

Requirements:

• BSc in the life sciences, or related fields
• A good understanding of eukaryotic genetics and cell biology
• Prior experience in lab research
• Experience with microscopy, molecular biology or microbiology
• A keen interest in learning and exploring new subjects

Salary and benefits are commensurable to educational qualifications and working experience of the candidate. Benefits include annual leave, medical and flexi-benefits, etc.

Interested individuals should send their applications (including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and two to three referees’ contacts/ recommendation letters) to:

Dr Gregory JEDD

Senior Principal Investigator

Temasek Life Science Laboratory Limited

Email: gregory@tll.org.sg

(Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified)

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our research team to study plant epigenetics and crop functional genomics. The successful candidates will play a crucial role in performing the mechanisms controlling neural development, pruning, and neurodegenerative diseases using both fruit fly and human brain organoids. The aim of the projects is also to explore mechanisms of neuronal pruning in fruit flies and its implications for autism. The successful candidate is motivated and expected to provide assistance and support for a couple of interesting projects, team up with PhD students or postdocs, and assist in maintaining lab infrastructure. A capable candidate may also have the opportunity to lead his or her research project.

Requirements:

• MSc or BSc (Hons) in molecular, cellular biology, neurobiology, or related biological fields
• Prior experience in lab research
• Ability to design experiments and work independently
• Experience with molecular, cellular biology, neurobiology is preferred
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team, able to assist in lab organization and administration
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Salary and benefits are commensurable to educational qualifications and working experience of the candidates. Benefits include annual leave, medical and flexi-benefits, etc.

Interested individuals should send their application letter and CV with three references to:

Dr YU Fengwei

Senior Principal Investigator

Email: fengwei@tll.org.sg

(Please note that shortlisted candidates will be notified)

Dr Cai Yu Group: Assistant Research Officer

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our dynamic research team to study mosquito-microbiome interactions. The successful candidate will participate in the ongoing research to understand the intricate relationship between mosquitoes and Wolbachia endobacteria, with the aim of developing innovative vector control strategies. A capable candidate will have the opportunity to lead their own research project.

Requirements:

• MSc / BSc (Honors) in Biological Sciences or a related field
• Independent and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team
• Basic training in molecular biology
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Salary and benefits are commensurable to the educational qualifications and working experience of the candidate. Benefits include annual leave, medical and flexi-benefits, etc.

Interested individuals should send their applications (including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and two recommendation letters) to:

Dr CAI Yu

Senior Principal Investigator

Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory Limited

Email: caiyu@tll.org.sg

(Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified)