Job Scope
This qualified and motivated lab manager will join a dynamic R&D team to support novel diagnostic assay development.
This individual will be responsible for managing the clinical specimen biosafety laboratory, ensuring that the laboratory is organised and all lab operations run smoothly.
This involves biobank management, ordering supplies/equipment, maintaining health and safety procedures and training lab users.
He or she will act as the main point of contact for lab/equipment maintenance and EHS compliance.
The candidate should have expertise in clean room/BSL3 lab environment and policy implementation.
The successful candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills, and a track record of successful independent lab management.
Job Responsibilities
Excellent communication and team working skills.
Procedure authoring and implementation in line with quality management systems.
Ensure maintenance of BSL2 and BSL3 grade lab environment and compliance to regulatory standards.
Oversee equipment procurement, validation and maintenance/repair management.
Initiate and maintain communication with outside service providers to coordinate service and repairs.
Work closely with cross functional teams to co-ordinate shipping and receipt of samples/kits.
Supplier approval and stock maintenance.
Biobank strategy implementation including software management and biobank maintenance.
Ensure lab facility is EHS compliant.
Implement and maintain remote monitoring capabilities for critical equipment.
Implement new test methods and instrumentation.
Maintain and update biosafety management system including biosafety manual as needed.
Support team with staff training and ensure compliance to biosafety procedures.
Be responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system e.g. maintaining quality documents and supporting periodic updates as needed.
Collaborate closely with functional areas such as Quality, EHS and Regulatory to support external audits and certification activities.
This includes preparation as well as response to the audit findings.
Job Requirements & Education
5+ years of working experience managing a biosafety facility or other clean room environment.
Bachelor's degree in Science or a related discipline.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Expert knowledge of laboratory health and safety protocols.
Advanced knowledge of scientific principles, laboratory equipment and research techniques in a life science laboratory.
Experience assessing lab processes, creating lab policies and procedures.
Experience in biobank management would be a plus.
Communicating Effectively
Writes and presents effectively; adjusts to fit the audience and the message; strongly gets a message across.
Proficiency in technical writing for lab documentation.
Managing Diverse Relationships
Effective at building strong cross functional relationships with the key stakeholders.
Ability to develop relationship and collaborate with external suppliers and Key Opinion Leaders within related industries.
Acting with Integrity
Is a person of high character; is consistent and acts in line with a clear and visible set of values and beliefs; is direct and transparent but at the same time can keep confidences.
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