[What the role is]
The Senior Laboratory Officer will support biologics testing and laboratory operations through equipment operation, calibration and maintenance, quality documentation, and administrative duties to ensure efficient operations and timely delivery of high-quality results.
[What you will be working on]
- Conduct routine biological testing independently, including cell-based assays, HPLC, LC-MS, CGE, PCR or quantitative PCR and ELISA techniques.
- Operate, maintain and calibrate analytical instruments to ensure optimal performance and accuracy of testing equipment.
- Participate in proficiency testing programmes to maintain laboratory standards and competency.
- Maintain documentation and quality systems in accordance with ISO17025 standards and relevant international guidelines
- Contribute to procedural documentation including standard operating procedures and laboratory manuals.
- Monitor environmental conditions, equipment functionality, safety protocols, and cleanliness standards to ensure smooth operations and regulatory compliance.
- Provide administrative support for procurement activities, inventory management, and consumables coordination.
- Support method development, work improvement initiatives, and R&D projects as assigned.
[What we are looking for]
- Background in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry or related scientific disciplines.
- Minimum 5 years laboratory experience.
- Proficiency in techniques such as ELISA, capillary gel electrophoresis, cell culture, liquid chromatography and mass spectrophotometry, or PCR and digital quantitative PCR.
- Working knowledge of ISO17025 standards and quality management systems or Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).
- Experience in laboratory instrumentation operation, maintenance, and calibration.
- Independent working capability with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication skills for technical documentation and team collaboration.
- Organisational skills for supporting laboratory operations and administrative duties.
