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Lab Technician (Cleanroom & Nanofabrication Facilities)
Role summary
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This role supports the operation, maintenance and daily administration of cleanroom and nanofabrication facilities at Nanyang Technological University. Candidates typically need a diploma or degree in engineering, applied science, materials science, physics or a related discipline, along with practical laboratory or semiconductor-fabrication experience. Familiarity with cleanroom protocols, lithography, deposition, etching, metrology or other nanofabrication processes is advantageous. The successful candidate should be safety-conscious, methodical and comfortable handling specialised equipment and chemicals. Expectations include maintaining reliable facility operations, assisting researchers and students, monitoring equipment performance, enforcing safety procedures, keeping accurate records and supporting training or user access. Flexibility, teamwork, troubleshooting ability and willingness to work in a controlled, highly technical environment are important.
Can I work in Singapore?
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How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 5,600+ a month at 23 (6,000 from January 2027), more with age, plus 40 COMPASS points; a degree from a top-tier university scores 20 of them.
Before you apply: Schools want a degree and often a teaching qualification, and some places license teachers before you can teach: schools maintained by councils in England, and schools in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Thailand. Ask which licence your post needs.
Watch for: The post is usually advertised to locals for 14 days first; teacher aides and infant caregivers in licensed childcare centres are on the Work Permit list for South Asians and Filipinos since September 2026.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: COMPASS points framework. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Education jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major public research university located in the western part of Singapore. It is internationally recognised for engineering, science, technology, business, education and interdisciplinary research, with strong links to industry and government. NTU operates extensive laboratories, research centres and advanced facilities, including cleanrooms and nanofabrication infrastructure supporting semiconductor, materials, biomedical and photonics research. The university community includes students, faculty, researchers, professional staff and international collaborators. NTU offers an academically driven workplace where technical employees contribute directly to teaching, research and innovation. Staff may work with sophisticated equipment, support multiple research groups and participate in projects with commercial or societal impact. The campus provides modern facilities, green spaces and access to Singapore’s efficient public transport network.