Total 16 workforce administration job vacancies in D21 Upper Bukit Timah, Clementi Park, Ulu Pandan

The Biological Resource Centre (BRC) is an AAALAC International accredited and bizSAFE Level 3 certified laboratory animal facility that provides high quality animal housing and animal support services. BRC is seeking an Associate (Administration) to join us to support the administrative duties.

Job Description

• Working closely with Finance and assist in billing of customers.
• Follow up with customers on overdue invoices.
• Communicate with customers/vendors via phone, email or personally and investigate and resolve customer queries.
• Performance of Good Receipt.
• Maintain and update booking system details when needed.
• Collation of information for Management.
• Assist with Management / Financial reporting.
• Preparation of presentation slides.
• Carry out other duties and tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Business or Accountancy, or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, meticulous.
• Ability to break down tasks into deliverables and set realistic timelines for completion.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
• Excellent spoken & written communication skills.
• Knowledge of SAP system will be advantageous.

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.

Job Description:

• Support procurement process at DxD Hub, ensuring technical and policy compliance as well as value-for-money.
• Structuring requirements for procurement process: Translate purchase requests from technical team to online procurement systems.
• Perform and/or support activities throughout procurement process. Example activities include creating internal approval memos and justification, preparing external documents (e.g. Invitation to Quote, Tenders).
• Support proposal evaluation: work with users to perform structured assessment of vendor proposals and recommend proposal to award.
• Partner with executives in other functions including Procurement and Finance to ensure efficient operations.
• Collate and track data to support analysis, including maintaining databases and hard copy records.
• Ensure that database is updated in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to DxD Hub Team ensuring safe and comfortable DxD Hub operations.
• General administrative and clerical support to DxD Hub Team.
• Manage and monitor inventory of office and pantry supplies and re-order as needed.
• Track non-scientific equipment and assets (e.g. video conferencing system, furniture) and work with vendors for maintenance.
• Monitor facilities vendors (e.g. cleaning, telecom) to ensure a comfortable office environment for staff including light clean-up as needed.
• Work closely with SpIA and HR for the issuance of staff card for new hires and ensure that the staff has access to all DxD office sites.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma holder with a certificate in professional secretarial skills/ finance.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in similar capacity.
• Experience in purchasing of biomedical consumables and equipment would be an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Able to communicate effectively, multi-task, and work in a dynamic environment.
• Well organised and good written communication skills.
• Awareness of workplace health and safety would be an advantage.
• Meticulous and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Individual who is self-motivated, and results driven.
• Proactive and takes ownership of projects.
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure.

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.

Job Description:

• Support procurement process at DxD Hub, ensuring technical and policy compliance as well as value-for-money.
• Structuring requirements for procurement process: Translate purchase requests from technical team to online procurement systems.
• Perform and/or support activities throughout procurement process. Example activities include creating internal approval memos and justification, preparing external documents (e.g. Invitation to Quote, Tenders).
• Support proposal evaluation: work with users to perform structured assessment of vendor proposals and recommend proposal to award.
• Partner with executives in other functions including Procurement and Finance to ensure efficient operations.
• Collate and track data to support analysis, including maintaining databases and hard copy records.
• Ensure that database is updated in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to DxD Hub Team ensuring safe and comfortable DxD Hub operations.
• General administrative and clerical support to DxD Hub Team.
• Manage and monitor inventory of office and pantry supplies and re-order as needed.
• Track non-scientific equipment and assets (e.g. video conferencing system, furniture) and work with vendors for maintenance.
• Monitor facilities vendors (e.g. cleaning, telecom) to ensure a comfortable office environment for staff including light clean-up as needed.
• Work closely with SpIA and HR for the issuance of staff card for new hires and ensure that the staff has access to all DxD office sites.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma holder with a certificate in professional secretarial skills/ finance.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in similar capacity.
• Experience in purchasing of biomedical consumables and equipment would be an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Able to communicate effectively, multi-task, and work in a dynamic environment.
• Well organised and good written communication skills.
• Awareness of workplace health and safety would be an advantage.
• Meticulous and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Individual who is self-motivated, and results driven.
• Proactive and takes ownership of projects.
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure.

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.

We are seeking a highly organized, energetic, and proactive Associate/ Senior Associate to join our Corporate Administration team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support for the institute, as well as assisting the Corporate Admin group to ensure the smooth operations of the institute.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Office and Pantry Management:

a. Conduct daily walkabouts to check on office tidiness and cleanliness.

b. Ensure the office and pantry are well-stocked and organized.

c. Order and maintain inventory of office supplies and pantry items.

d. Coordinate with vendors and service providers for office maintenance and pantry supplies.

e. Ensuring tidiness of storerooms and maintenance of storeroom inventories.

f. Perform monthly fridge cleaning.

g. Perform weekly laundry collection and top-ups.

h. Assist with mail collection and courier services.

2. Onboarding/Offboarding

a. Conduct basic orientation briefings for new joiners and creation of onboarding video.

b. Prepare on/offboarding notifications to the relevant parties

c. Conduct the issuance and return of items relating to on/off boarding as well as the update of all relevant trackers

d. Ensure smooth flow of onboarding/offboarding processes and positive experience for staff.

3. Goods Receipt Officer:

a. Verify received goods against purchase orders and perform goods receipt in a timely manner.

b. Ensure proper documentation of goods receipt performed.

c. Coordinate with the requestor and procurement team to resolve any discrepancies.

4. Calendar Scheduling, Travel Arrangements and Booking:

a. Secondary support for ED, as well as covering officer for ED PA.

b. Manage and coordinate calendars for senior management.

c. Schedule meetings, appointments, and conference calls.

d. Resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure timely reminders.

e. Book flights, accommodations, transportation, and other travel-related services for work trips for senior management.

5. General Administrative Support:

a. Provide day-to-day administrative support for the institute.

b. Handle correspondence, prepare documents, and manage office communications.

c. Perform filing, data entry, and maintenance of office records and trackers.

d. Assist in coordination of meeting and venue bookings by internal and external parties.

e. Maintenance and updating of the SIFBI Intranet.

f. Assist in event logistics, setup of event venues, manage attendee lists, and any other required tasks to ensure a smooth flow of activities.

g. Any other administrative duties assigned.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications & Field of Study: Diploma or Degree, any discipline

Min. Years of Experience: 1

Other Requirements (e.g. Skills, Competencies):

· Experience in an administrative role.

· Tech savvy and comfortable with learning new applications independently.

· Experience with using Pigeonhole, Mentimeter, Kahoot, FormSG and similar applications will be beneficial.

· Flexible and adaptable in dealing with unexpected challenges.

· Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

· Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

· Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

· Meticulous and attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Assistant Manager/ Manager to join our Corporate Administration team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support for their assigned portfolios under the Corporate Admin group to ensure the smooth operations of the institute.

Key Responsibilities:

· Event Organization and Logistic Support:

a. Organize events such as meetings, conferences, workshops and townhalls.

b. Manage the pre-event, event and post-event logistics, activities and follow-

ups.

c. Maintain the internal events calendar and manage SIFBI venue bookings.

d. Manage events-related equipment, accessories and supplies.

e. Create EDMs and other promotional materials for events.

· SIFBI Initiatives:

a. Support various SIFBI initiatives such as Mentorship programme, Staff

Engagement, Career development, Performance management and

Communication programmes.

b. Identify gaps based on staff feedback.

c. Brainstorm and propose new/revised initiatives to address the issues.

d. Champion assigned initiatives to ensure smooth execution and achievement

of desired outcomes.

· Staff Welfare:

a. Oversee the staff welfare groups within SIFBI (Diversity Club, Recreation

Club, Social Clubs, Wellness Ambassadors).

b. Facilitate the activities of the abovementioned groups and ensure

adherence to A*STAR and SIFBI policies and guidelines.

c. Assist in the planning and execution of staff welfare initiatives.

· Training and Overseas Travel:

a. Assist in the coordination of staff training initiatives, handling local training

requests, and monitoring the training budget.

b. Assist in the management of the overseas travel portfolio, including

application processing, budget monitoring, and expense claim validation.

· Manpower:

a. Assist in the management of staff, non-staff, student and scholars?

portfolios and activities.

· General Administrative Support:

a. Ensure seamless operation across portfolios by maintaining databases,

records, and generating reports.

b. Develop and review SOPs, workflows and processes for continuous

improvement.

c. Ensure compliance with organizational policies through regular audits where

required.

d. Any other administrative duties assigned.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications & Field of Study: Diploma or Degree, any discipline

Min. Years of Experience: 2

Other Requirements (e.g. Skills, Competencies):

• Experience in organizing successful events.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Meticulous and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Assistant Manager/ Manager to join our Corporate Administration team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support for their assigned portfolios under the Corporate Admin group to ensure the smooth operations of the institute.

Key Responsibilities:

· Event Organization and Logistic Support:

a. Organize events such as meetings, conferences, workshops and townhalls.

b. Manage the pre-event, event and post-event logistics, activities and follow-

ups.

c. Maintain the internal events calendar and manage SIFBI venue bookings.

d. Manage events-related equipment, accessories and supplies.

e. Create EDMs and other promotional materials for events.

· SIFBI Initiatives:

a. Support various SIFBI initiatives such as Mentorship programme, Staff

Engagement, Career development, Performance management and

Communication programmes.

b. Identify gaps based on staff feedback.

c. Brainstorm and propose new/revised initiatives to address the issues.

d. Champion assigned initiatives to ensure smooth execution and achievement

of desired outcomes.

· Staff Welfare:

a. Oversee the staff welfare groups within SIFBI (Diversity Club, Recreation

Club, Social Clubs, Wellness Ambassadors).

b. Facilitate the activities of the abovementioned groups and ensure

adherence to A*STAR and SIFBI policies and guidelines.

c. Assist in the planning and execution of staff welfare initiatives.

· Training and Overseas Travel:

a. Assist in the coordination of staff training initiatives, handling local training

requests, and monitoring the training budget.

b. Assist in the management of the overseas travel portfolio, including

application processing, budget monitoring, and expense claim validation.

· Manpower:

a. Assist in the management of staff, non-staff, student and scholars?

portfolios and activities.

· General Administrative Support:

a. Ensure seamless operation across portfolios by maintaining databases,

records, and generating reports.

b. Develop and review SOPs, workflows and processes for continuous

improvement.

c. Ensure compliance with organizational policies through regular audits where

required.

d. Any other administrative duties assigned.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications & Field of Study: Degree, any discipline

Min. Years of Experience: 2

Other Requirements (e.g. Skills, Competencies):

• Experience in organizing successful events.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Meticulous and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for the strategic planning and development of facilities in support of the workspace (research and office) needs.

Central to it is to formulate master plan of space needs, market and financial analysis strategies, conceptualize and engage stakeholders and users to co-develop a workplace which is financially and environmentally sustainable.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategic Planning
Support the development of long-term space plans and utilization strategies for the entire portfolio of A*STAR"s space, considering factors such as research needs, future growth projections.

Compliance and Regulations

Conduct due diligence and advise management on whether space planning initiatives comply with building codes, regulations, and industry standards across different locations. Assist to conduct detailed assessments of multiple sites owned by A*STAR, understanding the layout, structural nuances, and potential for optimization across various locations.

Stakeholder Management & Implementation

Collaborate with facility team, and stakeholders/ users at each site to understand specific needs, align on objectives, and ensure smooth implementation of space plans.

Space Standardization

Assist in developing and implementing standardized space plans or design guidelines across multiple sites to ensure consistency in space norms and functionality while accommodating specific building requirements.

Optimization & Cost Management

Identify opportunities to optimize space, reduce inefficiencies, and improve overall space utilization across multiple properties. Balancing design improvements or renovations with cost-effectiveness, ensuring that space planning initiatives align with the budgetary considerations.

Performance Evaluation

Assist to track and evaluate the performance of implemented space plans, gathering feedback, and make adjustments to continuously improve space utilization and yet meet research needs.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Possess at least 8 years of relevant experience in either policy & planning / asset portfolio management related fields.

2. Background in Civil Engineering and experience in managing R&D space planning would be advantageous.

3. Possess strong leadership skills in leading multi-disciplinary teams.

4. Confident to communicate at all levels and able to think creatively and apply strategic thinking to tasks.

5. Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes within a fast-paced environment.

6. A self-driven and meticulous individual who has the strong ability to multi-task.

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.

We are looking for a highly independent and detail oriented individual to administer the grants awarded under the National Robotics Programme (NRP). This role will be forward deployed to the Office of Grants Administration (OGA).

An Officer in this role will:

• Work with NRP management and project officers to organize and administer the end-to-end grant administration processes, from pre to post-award documentation and mounting the projects online on the grant management system.
• Provide oversight and management of the projects, including ensuring changes or updates to grant terms & conditions or guidelines are communicated to the grantees and put into effect according to the stipulated implementation timelines.
• Coordinate and prepare accurate and timely reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Work with the grantees and act as a liaison between the research teams, host institutions, industry partners and stakeholders
• Monitor and track the progress, timeline, and budget of projects, including submissions and variation requests and providing assessment on the eligibility of such requests based on grant guidelines, as well as assisting to resolve issues and challenges related to the projects
• Organise and coordinate events related to the management of the projects such as review meetings and workshops
• Perform any other relevant secretariat and related duties as required

Requirements

• Degree with a minimum of 5 years' R&D project management experience or grant management experience or equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering terms related to robotics, mechanical or electronics engineering would be helpful to appreciate the project submissions, but not a must.
• Prior experience in grant administration or have managed grants at a larger programme level with exposure to NRF or RIE funding will be highly advantageous
• Strong organizing, planning and analytical skills. Tableau experience will be a plus.
• Meticulous and detail oriented.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Independent and a strong team player
• Ability to thrive in complex situations and manage conflicting information amongst the stakeholders to make a sound and objective assessment and provide recommendations to resolve issues in grant administration.
• Willingness to learn, with adaptability and flexibility to take on required/necessary tasks beyond the job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for Project Development and Facilities Management of the workplace (research and office), aligned with A*STAR?s strategic goals in research.

The job scope encompasses project development and manage project life-cycle from space/concept planning to building facilities which are of quality and incorporated smart features. Post project development, the job holder will take lead in contract management and ensuring A*STAR's facilities are managed in a safe and sustainable manner, and value-for-money.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Formulate development strategies on space management, infrastructure planning, project development and management in ensuring optimal and sustainable design to facilitate world-class scientific research.
• Translate users' requirements to design brief & technical specifications, establish project budget for the procurement of consultancy services and construction contracts.
• Advise and evaluate the technical specifications to ensure sound engineering approach and / or technologies are exploited at reasonable cost.
• Oversee and control construction timeline to ensure that the projects are completed safely, on schedule, fulfill budget marksmanship and meets the specified (quality) standards.
• Manage project meetings between project team, users, consultants, contractors for effective execution of project milestones.
• Establish and define requirements for facilities maintenance, establish maintenance programs factoring environmental sustainability and cost effectiveness.
• Be a champion in leading green practices and promote sustainability in operations and maintenance of building & facilities.
• Implement and review maintenance engineering initiatives to achieve higher reliability, maintainability and serviceability.
• Establish contracts in support of facilities management & maintenance of various infrastructure e.g. ACMV / M&E services, BMS, Gas and Chemical Systems, Security Access Control, Cleaning & Pest Control, Landscaping, General Building services etc.
• Engage internal stakeholders and various external parties e.g. Landlord, Contractors, Supplier in keeping A*STAR facilities relevant and vibrant.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related fields
• Possess at least 3 years of relevant experience in project development and / or facilities management in research and/ or industrial facility.
• A self-driven and meticulous individual who has the strong ability to multi-task.
• Good time management skills and ability to deliver results under tight timelines.
• Possess strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and organization skills.
• Confident to communicate at all levels and able to thick creatively and apply strategic thinking to tasks.

Job Description

· Discharge the duties of a Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) in accordance to the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act and the WSH (WSHO) Regulations.

· Develop/implement WSH management system and risk management plans pertaining to the research and general activities in the workplace.

· Develop/implement programmes to steer WSH culture, habits and norms of the organisation.

· Develop WSH training programmes and conduct safety trainings.

· Provide advice to Management with respect to changes in the Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice and Standards, and make recommendations on any aspects of workplace safety & health and environment protection matters.

· Carry out WSH inspections and evaluate WSH non-compliance, unsafe work conditions and practices to identify WSH performance gaps.

· Facilitate the management of risk in the workplace, recommend, implement actions and review effectiveness of measures to improve WSH performance and control risks.

· Implement emergency preparedness and response plans and communicate plans to stakeholders.

· Conduct incidents investigations and make recommendations to address root cause of incidents.

· Act as the secretariat and facilitate the operations of the WSH committee.

· Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate safety measures into operations and collaborate with external agencies when necessary.

Job Requirement

· Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or related fields

· At least 7 years of proven experience in a similar WSH role.

· MOM registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer

· Extensive knowledge of Singapore's and International WSH Standards and Regulation.

· SCDF registered Fire Safety Manager, MOH certified Biosafety Coordinator will have an added advantage

· Self-driven, meticulous, analytical mindset with strong ability to multi-task

· Possess strong organisational and interpersonal skills

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for developing a potential pipeline of real estate to meet A*STAR's future space needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic Planning & Supply Pipeline Development
Formulates a pipeline of real estate options to support A*STAR?s future space needs in the area of Biosafety Level 2/Chemistry labs, Data Centers and Manufacturing Labs, taking into consideration future of work space and emerging industry sectors, with emphasis on sustainability. This includes liaison with real estate companies/consultancy firms and research performers in Singapore to understand space availability over a time horizon of 5-10 years.

Supply Matching and Stakeholders Management
Collaborates with stakeholders, including end-users, facility teams and research planning departments to match space demands to A*STAR prevailing leased space or explore alternatives, to enable timely execution of research activities. This entails having a good understanding of the infrastructure specifications and configuration of each space and its ability to meet the intended requirements and operations, including regulatory compliance.

Tenancy management
Coordinates, negotiates and establishes or renews tenancy for A*STAR spaces, considering various factors, such as terms and conditions offered and overall cost competitiveness. Serves as contract manager for various A*STAR tenancies.

REQUIREMENTS

· Background in Civil Engineering, being a Registered Professional Engineer, with minimum 5 to 8 years relevant experience in the real estate consultancy/marketing. Experience in managing R&D space planning would be advantageous.

· Possess good leadership skills in leading multi-disciplinary teams

· Confident to communicate at all levels and able to think creatively and apply strategic thinking to tasks.

· Able to work under pressure and adapt to changes within a fast-paced environment.

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.

We are looking for a highly independent and detail oriented individual to administer the grants awarded under the National Robotics Programme (NRP). This role will be forward deployed to the Office of Grants Administration (OGA).

An Officer in this role will:

• Work with NRP management and project officers to organize and administer the end-to-end grant administration processes, from pre to post-award documentation and mounting the projects online on the grant management system.
• Provide oversight and management of the projects, including ensuring changes or updates to grant terms & conditions or guidelines are communicated to the grantees and put into effect according to the stipulated implementation timelines.
• Coordinate and prepare accurate and timely reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Work with the grantees and act as a liaison between the research teams, host institutions, industry partners and stakeholders
• Monitor and track the progress, timeline, and budget of projects, including submissions and variation requests and providing assessment on the eligibility of such requests based on grant guidelines, as well as assisting to resolve issues and challenges related to the projects
• Organise and coordinate events related to the management of the projects such as review meetings and workshops
• Perform any other relevant secretariat and related duties as required

Requirements

• Degree with a minimum of 8 years' R&D project management experience or grant management experience or equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering terms related to robotics, mechanical or electronics engineering would be helpful to appreciate the project submissions, but not a must.
• Prior experience in grant administration or have managed grants at a larger programme level with exposure to NRF or RIE funding will be highly advantageous
• Strong organizing, planning and analytical skills. Tableau experience will be a plus.
• Meticulous and detail oriented.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Independent and a strong team player
• Ability to thrive in complex situations and manage conflicting information amongst the stakeholders to make a sound and objective assessment and provide recommendations to resolve issues in grant administration.
• Willingness to learn, with adaptability and flexibility to take on required/necessary tasks beyond the job description

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.

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.