Senior Laboratory Assistant

360biolabs Pty; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job description

360biolabs is Australia's most comprehensive quality-accredited specialty laboratory services organisation. 360biolabs is a BioAgilytix company and part of a leading global contract research organisation (CRO) supporting the development of innovative new medicines in a quality-controlled environment. At 360biolabs, we develop and conduct pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) assays across a wide variety of therapeutic areas to ensure the success of our clients' clinical trials and preclinical studies.

Working at 360biolabs means working with the best people (and technology) in our field. With a genuine focus on development, you will have access to local and global opportunities. You will also have access to a diverse offering of wellbeing and connection initiatives which reflects that people are our priority.

Provide Senior laboratory support and assistance to ensure the efficient operation of a busy and modern laboratory conducting assays for research, preclinical and clinical studies in an accredited environment, focusing on the area of Pipette Management. Contribute to a high-quality team at 360biolabs complying with relevant standards, regulatory guidelines and SOPs.

Key Responsibility Areas

• The key responsibility areas (KRAs) are the major outputs for which the position is responsible and are not a comprehensive statement of the position activities.

General Duties

• Maintain the laboratories in an efficient and well-organised manner
• Order and maintain consumable supplies for the laboratories, as required
• Receive goods, reagents: review and complete relevant documentation and store correctly, as required
• Assist with the coordination of reagent and goods shipments, as required
• Ensure laboratory equipment is cleaned, maintained and calibrated, as required according to relevant SOPs and maintenance schedules
• Respond and investigate Temperature Monitoring Alarms in a timely manner, as required.
• Maintain, schedule and update equipment service and calibration records in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Assist with the procurement of laboratory equipment
• Involvement in out-of-tolerances, deviations and CAPA processes
• Provide and support process improvements
• Contribute to risk assessments related to equipment, inventory and processes

Pipette Management, Verification and Calibration Duties

• Support the end-to-end process of the In-house Pipette Verification and Calibration Project
• Perform routine checks, cleaning, and maintenance on pipette verification equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Accurately log calibration results in LIMS or designated system, and prepare reports for review and audit purposes
• Ensure all pipette verification activities meet NATA and internal quality management requirements. Monitor and replenish consumables required for verification activities to avoid delays
• Contribute to drafting and updating SOPs and work instructions related to pipette verification and calibration
• Identify potential issues during verification, conduct basic troubleshooting, and elevate complex issues
• Provide regular updates to Lab Support Manager, highlighting risks, delays, or resourcing needs
• Training staff members in Laboratory Support, as required
• Participate in internal and external audits, as required

Data Analysis, Reporting, and Document Work

• Prepare, maintain and review policies, SOPs, systems and procedures to assure the quality and integrity of service offerings at 360biolabs
• Maintain records (LIMS, database and paper) to levels consistent with relevant standards and industry expectations

Accreditation

• Adhere to ISO/IEC 17025, OECD Principles of GLP, GCLP Principles, 360biolabs’ Quality Management System, and other requirements as per NATA Accreditation and regulatory guidelines.

Safety

• Ensure the safe and efficient conduct of laboratory activities
• Ensure compliance to relevant internal processes and statutory requirements

Teamwork

• Collaborate well in a cross-functional matrix environment; maintain high levels of communication with colleagues and productive relationships with service providers and other partners
• Mentoring and providing day-to-day guidance to junior lab assistants
• Work closely with Quality, Information Systems and Scientific Operations team resources to facilitate the Equipment Management process

Professional Development

• Attend meetings and training associated with the work of 360biolabs.

Key Selection Criteria

• Tertiary education in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience (Essential)

Experience / Knowledge / Attributes

• Experience working in a quality-controlled environment preferably an accredited facility following ISO/IEC 17025, GLP, or similar quality systems (Essential)
• Experience working in a quality-controlled environment preferably an accredited facility following ISO8655 or similar standards (Essential)
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills (Essential)
• Ability to work as part of a team (Essential)
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn (Essential)
• Experience in handling clinical samples etc. (Essential)
• Experience with use of a Lab Information Management System (LIMS) (Desirable)
• High motivation and enthusiasm for biomedical research(Desirable)

For further information, please contact our Careers Team ([e-mail]).

360biolabs is a flexible, equal opportunity employer looking for committed and like-minded people to join us. Our culture is something we are very proud of, celebrating each individual and everything they bring to our team. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people with a disability.

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To express your interest in this position please submit a CV and cover letter. Applications only accepted from Australian / NZ residents with valid Australian work rights.

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