Lab Officer

Signatur Biosciences; Luik; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive base salary

Paid time off 4 weeks + 12 days

Private medical insurance (DKV) and 12

Résumé du poste

Signatur Biosciences in Liège, Belgium is seeking a motivated Lab Officer to support quality and CSV activities for its qPCR-based diagnostics. You will help write and maintain SOPs, review documentation, assist audits, qualify equipment, manage stock and supplier records, and contribute to CSV.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in Biological Sciences and fluency in English and French, with a focus on accuracy and regulatory compliance in a fast-growing startup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related field.
• Strong understanding of laboratory operations and documentation practices.
• Excellent writing, organization and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of data integrity principles (ALCOA+); willingness to train on CSV.
• Fluent in English and French.

Responsabilités

• Write, review and maintain SOPs, work instructions, forms and QMS documents per ISO 13485 and IVDR.
• Review lab documentation for completeness, traceability and data integrity.
• Support internal and external audits; prepare documentation and close actions.
• Assist with equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and calibration scheduling.
• Monitor storage conditions and temperature monitoring records.
• Manage quotations, orders, and delivery/reception of lab materials.
• Support supplier qualification and stock management of consumables/reagents.
• Contribute to CSV activities and validation documentation.

Connaissances

Lab operations

Supply chain understanding

Documentation practices

ALCOA+ data integrity

English proficiency

French proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Biological Sciences

Outils

CSV validation

ISO 13485 familiarity

Description du poste

Signatur Biosciences was established with the mission of making cutting-edge diagnostic tools accessible to more patients around the world. We've developed a technology to profile complex molecular signatures in a single reaction using qPCR machines already in place in every biomedical lab around the world. We're a startup based in Liège, Belgium, building a team of people who share our passion for solving this problem through close collaboration and a sense of urgency.

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven Lab Officer to join our team. Under the direction of the Head of Laboratory Operations, you will support the laboratory and site quality activities that underpin the development and manufacturing of our qPCR-based diagnostic kits — documentation, equipment, suppliers, stock, and Computer System Validation. You will join us at an exciting time as we are a small start-up looking to grow.

Responsibilities

• Write, review and maintain SOPs, Work Instructions, Forms and related QMS documents in accordance with ISO 13485 and IVDR.
• Review laboratory-generated documentation for completeness, traceability, data integrity and compliance.
• Support internal and external audits and inspections, preparing documentation and following actions through to closure.
• Support equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and coordinate maintenance and calibration schedules.
• Monitor storage conditions and associated temperature-monitoring records.
• Request quotations, place orders and oversee delivery and reception of laboratory materials.
• Support supplier qualification records and consumable/reagent stock management.
• Contribute to Computer System Validation (CSV) activities and validation documentation.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree with substantial relevant experience, or Master's degree, in Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or a related field.
• Strong understanding of laboratory operations — in particular supply chain — and of documentation practices.
• Excellent writing, organisation and documentation skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of data integrity principles (ALCOA+), and willingness to be trained on Computer System Validation.
• Fluent in English & French.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a Quality Management System for In Vitro Diagnostic or medical device development (ISO 13485), or an equivalent regulated environment.
• 3+ years of experience in biotech, diagnostics or IVD environments — candidates with less experience but strong fundamentals will still be considered.
• Hands-on experience in CSV / software validation, or familiarity with qPCR workflows.
• Experience in a start-up or fast-paced biotech environment.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience.
• Paid time off: 4 weeks + 12 compensatory days.
• Private medical insurance (DKV) and meal vouchers.

Signatur Biosciences is an equal-opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.