Total 133 administration assistant job vacancies in Singapore

The National Robotics Programme Office (NRPO) is responsible for catalysing differentiated robotics R&D capabilities at our Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and Research Institutes (RIs) for the benefit of our economy and society. NRPO also works to foster public-private partnerships to ensure robotics technologies and IPs developed with public funding are relevant for industry and are commercialised into useful products, services and solutions that are adopted in Singapore and around the world.

A key role of NRPO is to bring together end-users across different industries, robotics & automation companies, and our IHLs/RIs to identify use cases and technology gaps that public-private partnerships can help to address. In so doing, we enhance Singapore’s robotics R&D capabilities and help Singapore-based robotics & automation companies to innovate and differentiate themselves in the market.

Another key role of NRPO is to work together with partner agencies to grow our robotics (supply-side) industry comprising system integrators, robot vendors, software and component suppliers. A strong and vibrant robotics (supply-side) industry with companies developing and making robotics products and solutions here for export will help to support our end-user industries and act as vehicles for the commercialisation of technologies and IPs developed by our IHLs/RIs.

We are looking for a self-motivated person with a keen interest in robotics, to join NRPO and lead a team to perform the following:

• Assist Director/DD Industry & Partnerships to develop and implement strategies and initiatives to fulfil NRPO's objectives.
• Conduct industry scans and market studies to identify focus sectors and applications with economic potential for Singapore's new (to build) and existing robotics R&D capabilities.
• Lead a team to establish and manage robotics innovation clusters aligned with the focus sectors and applications.
• Work together with internal and external partners to engage and secure collaboration with international and private sector end-users and robotics & automation companies for translation and commercialisation.
• Explore and implement appropriate models & mechanisms including consortiums for collaboration between industry and IHLs/RIs.
• Work to enhance systems engineering capabilities for industry to develop innovative robotics systems for commercial deployment.
• Lead a team to establish and manage a focal point in our ecosystem to accelerate the growth of SG-based robotics start-ups and SMEs.
• Engage and on-board relevant internal and external partners to support the focal point with their initiatives and programmes.
• Conduct scans to identify promising SG-based robotics start-ups and SMEs.
• Establish and enhance NRPO's network with robotics seasoned entrepreneurs, industry veterans and experts that would add value to the focal point.
• Develop and manage the process of identifying and selecting promising SG-based robotics start-ups and SMEs and matching them to the initiatives and programmes that would accelerate their growth.
• Catalyse the development of standards by obtaining feedback from industry on sector/application best practices for robotics, and initiating standards development work with the relevant partners.
• Plan and execute events that showcase Singapore's robotics innovation ecosystem and that helps to foster connections and collaborations amongst end-users, robotics & automation companies and IHLs/RIs. Such events could be organised, co-organised or participated by NRPO and could be local or overseas.

Requirements:

• 8-10 years of relevant working experience, preferably with a background in robotics industry.
• Familiarity with robotics standards and systems engineering practice are an added advantage.
• Good interpersonal skills to engage and partner diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good listener with keen eye for industry's needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to think ahead to plan and execute with team.

The National Robotics Programme Office (NRPO) is responsible for catalysing differentiated robotics R&D capabilities at our Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and Research Institutes (RIs) for the benefit of our economy and society. NRPO also works to foster public-private partnerships to ensure robotics technologies and IPs developed with public funding are relevant for industry and are commercialised into useful products, services and solutions that are adopted in Singapore and around the world.

A key role of NRPO is to bring together end-users across different industries, robotics & automation companies, and our IHLs/RIs to identify use cases and technology gaps that public-private partnerships can help to address. In so doing, we enhance Singapore?s robotics R&D capabilities and help Singapore-based robotics & automation companies to innovate and differentiate themselves in the market.

Another key role of NRPO is to work together with partner agencies to grow our robotics (supply-side) industry comprising system integrators, robot vendors, software and component suppliers. A strong and vibrant robotics (supply-side) industry with companies developing and making robotics products and solutions here for export will help to support our end-user industries and act as vehicles for the commercialisation of technologies and IPs developed by our IHLs/RIs.

We are looking for a self-motivated person with a keen interest in robotics, to join NRPO to perform the following:

• Assist in planning and implementing initiatives to fulfil NRPO's objectives, with a focus on local and overseas events that showcase Singapore's robotics innovation ecosystem and that helps to foster connections and collaborations amongst end-users, robotics & automation companies and IHLs/RIs.
• Establish NRPO's calendar of events including a flagship NRPO event and identifying events that NRPO should partner with or participate in.
• Plan and execute NRPO's flagship and other events including engaging with stakeholders, partners and vendors.
• Work closely with our corporate communications partner to develop communications plan and key messages.
• Develop and manage our communications platforms and channels including NRPO's website and social media.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of relevant working experience, preferably with a background in events, public relations or community development.
• Operational experience in organising and managing events including driving schedules and tasks.
• Able to multi-task and work well under time pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Adept at social media communication platforms and channels.
• Good interpersonal skills to liaise and work with multiple stakeholders, partners and vendors.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) is a premier research institute at A*STAR whose mission is to harness biology for transformational bio-therapeutics and diagnostics. In this role, you will be working with the IMCB researchers, grant agencies as well as A*STAR finance, councils, and the central research office to provide relevant grant-related support to the institute.

Job Description: the role includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Ensure that all grant proposal submissions meet the requirements as set by the respective granting agency.
• Review annual progress reports and final reports for various grants and ensure that these are submitted on time.
• Attend to requests from the granting agencies pertaining to budget scrubbing, letter of award and other steps required for timely activation of new grants.
• Assist investigators with changes related to their grants (deviation/variation requests).
• Work closely with A*STAR research office, councils, and finance regarding ad hoc requests for grant-related data and pending tasks.
• Serve as the institutional admin and help with creation and activation of accounts for grant-related portals such as IGMS and iGrants.
• Tabulate and track the grants of the institute to ensure easy extraction of grant data whenever required.
• Promptly attend to grant-related queries from investigators.
• Define timelines for internal review and approval SOP of grant calls and communicate to researchers for grant applications.
• Monitor, report and analyse grant application activities as well provide timely updates to management on grant status.

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Life Science or equivalent.
• Preferably with at least 3 years of working experience.
• Experience and/or keen interest in work related to governance/ policy/ research administration, especially in the research & development sector, is an advantage.
• Good team player with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Meticulous, resourceful, able to multi-task and work independently.
• Able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across functional groups and levels.
• Interested in science and technology.
• Proficient in M365 and related applications.
• Prior experience in dashboard reporting and/or project management is a plus.

Be part of an exciting team working on cutting-edge advanced packaging process technologies. Participate in process development and integration solution to enable advanced packaging process technologies in the world of mobile, IoT, consumer and high-performance computing area. Partner and work with various teams from inside and outside of IME to help develop leading-edge packaging solutions for our customers, taking the solutions from concept to mass production. Responsibilities will include assisting in operations support in clean room to make sure projects are completed successfully and delivered on time.

Responsibilities:

· Operate semiconductor equipment to perform processes, measurement, and inspection of wafers. (Include equipment setup, loading and unloading of wafers)

· Monitor basic equipment/process errors and perform recovery.

· Work with internal and external parties to align for tool time, execute process sequence and collect data to feedback to integration owner.

· Logistically transport wafer lots between equipment within cleanroom and between worksites.

· Identify and address potential areas for improvements such as cycle time, utilization, and cost.

· Perform chemical change/ top-up for equipment under supervision.

· Understand and follow all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) procedures and requirements.

· The candidate may be required to perform shift work (Mon-Fri).

Job Requirement:

· Nitec or Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

· Basic understanding on semiconductor process is preferred

· 1-3 years of experience in semiconductor processes (Litho, Etch, CVD, PVD, Plating, Metrology etc.) will be added advantages

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

As an Assistant Business Development Manager, you will engage with industrial companies to evangelize the use of ROS-Industrial for their robotic solutions and build the advanced manufacturing ecosystem partnerships of startups, corporates, and agencies. You will lead a portfolio of industry accounts? relationships, translate industry requirements into development roadmap, and oversee technical project delivery to ensure total satisfaction. Your supervisor will work closely with you to engage new industry partners to grow the ROSIndustrial Consortium Asia Pacific?s overall impact and reach. Together, we have an opportunity to shape the future of robotics and deep tech

The role includes:

- Build, maintain and foster relationships with new and existing members to develop the advanced manufacturing ecosystem partnerships.

• Full ownership of the assigned members and have an intimate understanding of the members? innovation roadmap by closely working with the members to identify area of growth, develop collaboration blueprint, and execute accordingly.
• Working closely with different departments, such as program office, PMO,HQ and technical groups on various initiatives and project engagements.
• Formulate and negotiate business contract to ensure that the collaboration agreement met clients and organization needs in adherence to A*STAR standards and guidelines
• Identify the right funding mechanism to develop and grow department technologies via proof-of-concept / proof-of-value projects, fundings proposal, or joint-collaboration projects.
• Lead, support, and facilitate marketing activities and outreach events (company visits, startup challenge, workshops, digital marketing and newsletters, marketing materials, exhibitions, and presentations
• Drive relevant business modeling, forecasting, portfolio planning and success measure validation
• Collate and analyze market data, sector development and members? activities in order to keep abreast of evolving market and trends.
• Participate in forums, conferences, and other engagement to grow ROS Industrial presence
• Manage accounts receivables from accounts to be in line with credit management policies
• Prompt and accurate updating of CRM software for business analytics

Job requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Business Development, Channel Partner Management or Sales in automation / manufacturing industry. Prior experience in technical sales, product / project management, cloud computing, digital technology or robotics would be an added advantage
• Bachelors in Engineering or IT. Masters in Business Administration or similar will be an added advantage.
• Self-starter with innate motivation to drive business and innovation forward
• Proficient acumen in legal and contract negotiation
• Prior experience in conceptualising ideas from ideation to POC/pilot would be an added advantage
• Prior experience in marketing, design and event management would be an advantage
• Prior experience in using design tools and wireframing, such as Canva, AdobeXD would be an added advantage
• Understanding of ROS2, Python/C++, and Cloud Architecture would be an added advantage
• Prior experience in agile innovation and delivery would be an added advantage
• Excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence and articulate ideas clearly
• Cross-functional work experience with technical, legal, and finance in a virtual organization would be an added advantage
• Ability to manage priorities and operates under pressure
• A team player and technically motivated to solve problems, innovate and deliver to internal and external customers

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

A*STAR Skin Research Labs (A*SRL)/Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS) is looking for a Administration Executive to support the Business Development (BD) operations, working closely with the Business Development Director and the Business Development team, researchers, SRIS partners and internal groups within the organisation.

The key role and responsibilities include:

• Assist the BD Operations Manager in developing, maintaining, and overseeing the policies and procedures governing research in A*SRL/SRIS
• Support the BD Director to improve the general administration of BD through close coordination and collaboration with other internal stakeholders
• Tracking and managing legal agreements and maintaining legal agreement database (e.g. CRM tracking)
• Liaising with project managers to ensure contract terms are followed
• Facilitating the negotiation and execution of legal agreements, e.g. filling in templates, checking grammar mistakes and page numbers, cleaning up drafts, summarizing contract, liaising with collaborators for NDAs and submission for ED’s signatures, coordinating with all parties for signatures
• Act as a check point for compliance requirements by sighting compliance related approval documentation where necessary
• Provide secretariat support for all BD and contracts negotiation meetings
• Ensure key stakeholders involved in agreements are reminded of the need for completeness when filling up standard forms and agreement templates
• Ensuring prudent use of resources, etc.
• Assists in maintaining KPI database & to provide accurate information for reports to internal & external stakeholders
• Assists in developing materials for business development engagement activities
• Provide support to facilitate the training and guiding of scientific staff using standard templates, eg how to fill up standard forms and agreement templates for compliance and contract negotiation respectively
• Any related duties as determined by the BD Director

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in legal/research/science/technology management, or related fields with a keen interest in research administration with at least 5 years relevant experience
• Must possess a flair for writing to handle minutes and draft presentation slides
• Meticulous, resourceful and uses sound judgment and demonstrates initiative in carrying out assigned duties, with good organisational skills to create / maintain detailed records
• Detailed-oriented and IT-savvy to navigate through databases and software applications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – word, excel and PowerPoint
• Able to complete quality work within deadlines
• Excellent organizational, communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, any experience with reviewing contracts is advantageous
• Able to work independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment
• Positive learning attitude with pleasant personality

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

You will play a pivotal role in one of A*STAR flagship programme as a Business Lead. You will be responsible to look for companies to join the programme's ecosystem and drive projects as the outcome to create impact to Singapore Supply chain innovation. You will also be tasked to manage business accounts to maintain customer relationships to strategically drive projects for long-term growth.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Generate leads, prospect new businesses by networking, or through other means of generating interest from potential clients
• Take ownership of customer accounts, manage and strengthen relationships with executive C/B-level stakeholders
• Build key customer relationships, identify business opportunities for growth, negotiate and close business deals
• Work closely with the technical team and lead translation of research outcomes to business viable products
• Lead conversations with customers to capture business and technical requirements to provide proposals for projects
• Coordinate and integrate not only ARTC but also sister research institutes to deliver business viable solutions
• Maintain customer relationships to strategically place new products and drive projects for long-term growth
• Create and implement business plans, prepare and conduct commercial growth presentations
• Lead translation of research outcomes to industry adoption

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor in any engineering and science related discipline
• Experience working in the clean energy sector would be an added bonus
• Proven track record of successful business deals closure
• At least 3 years of working experience in B2B business development, enterprise sales/account management or marketing
• Strong business acumen, driven to deliver customer
• requirements and project deadlines
• A team player and technically motivated to solve problems, innovate and deliver to internal and external customers
• Professional presentation and communication skills for the management-level audience, both written and verbal.
• Positive attitude, resilient and agile, quick to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Data Management and preparation of statistical reports

• Status tracking, including collecting, analysing, summarising/dashboarding for regular reporting of proposals and awarded grants, technology disclosures and publications:
• Awarded Grants: Liaise with other offices (Finance, PMO, SIMTech IDO, ARTC BDO) to consolidate data
• Technology Disclosures: Liase within RDO to consolidate data
• Publications: Liaise with SIMTech and ARTC Divisions and A*STAR SERC Planning to consolidate and align data
• Consolidate statistics and provide regular reporting to SIMTech, ARTC and SERC
• Carry out periodic update of Staff List and Affiliations for up-to-date reporting
• Continuous improvement to enhance data capture and information flow across departments
• Management of RDO shared folders and archival of documents for Grants, Technological Disclosure and Publications

Digitalisation and Dashboards

• Update (as required) and maintain Power BI Dashboard for pipeline proposals
• Design and maintain Power BI Dashboard for Technology Disclosures and Publications
• Propose, develop, maintain, and automate process approval workflows for all RDO-related approvals

System maintenance and updates

• Own, update and maintain TD system including troubleshooting and updating of approval workflows
• Design, build and maintain S&A Knowledge Management System (connecting Research Personnel, Technology Disclosures and Publications)

Intranet Page and Portals

• Maintain RDO intranet page with up-to-date information on Technology Disclosures and Publications
• Set up and maintain lists for Scopus and Scival portals
• Support RDO activities and tasks, as required
• Cover other RDO job functions, as required

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

• Diploma or Degree in administration or science or engineering

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Meticulous and attention to details
• Good command of PowerPoint and Words functionality for reporting
• Good command of Excel and Power BI for data management and dashboarding
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge on research/technical terminologies
• Good communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Able to multi-task and deliver results under tight timelines

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.