Laboratory Analytical Support Officer

Wood; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Commitment to continued professional development

Global connections with experts

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Laboratory Analytical Support Officer in Singapore to ensure the maintenance and compliance of analytical equipment and quality standards in our laboratories.

This role involves managing laboratory systems, supervising staff, and conducting training. Ideal candidates will have a science degree and relevant experience in the Chemical or Pharmaceutical industries. We offer meaningful projects and a commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• Science degree holder with experience in the field of Chemical, Pharma or Manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of quality control and laboratory environment.
• People management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure analytical equipment is maintained and calibrated according to site procedures.
• Lead and participate in investigations of laboratory equipment events.
• Conduct effective training for laboratory staff on computer systems/equipment.

Skills

Relevant experience in Life Science

Knowledge of GxP and laboratory equipment/validation

High level of communication skills

Education

Science degree holder

Job description

Job Description

Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood has an opportunity for a Laboratory Analytical Support Officer to join our growing operations in Singapore.

The Role

This position will be responsible for ensuring the analytical equipment and computer systems in the quality laboratories are installed, validated, calibrated and maintained according to relevant quality standards and procedures. The equipment and computer systems-related procedures will be created and updated according to QMS standards and guidelines, and static data configuration for laboratory-related systems will be managed in a timely manner to meet regulatory requirements. The role also involves providing laboratory infrastructural support to ensure all process raw materials, intermediates and final products are properly analyzed and the analytical tests are performed in full compliance with cGMP, regulatory and safety requirements.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewable and emerging energy sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion with employee networks that give all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world shaping the standards of our profession

Responsibilities

• Ensure analytical equipment is maintained and calibrated accurately and timely in accordance with site procedures, ATS and regulatory requirements
• Lead and/or participate in investigations arising from laboratory equipment/computer systems events and propose effective CAPA to minimize reoccurrence
• Perform periodic validation review of systems/laboratory equipment to ensure validation status is maintained and recommend re-validation as required
• Lead or participate in laboratory equipment validation in accordance with site procedures and regulatory requirements, including writing, reviewing and approval of validation documentation
• Maintain and support computer systems and laboratory equipment according to site change control and access control procedures
• Perform accurate and thorough impact assessment on laboratory equipment, systems change control to ensure all impacted areas are adequately assessed and impacted documentation is updated in a timely manner
• Revise, review and maintain laboratory procedures, instructions, methods to ensure compliance with regulatory, QMS, ATS and pharmacopoeia
• Ensure a safe working environment in the laboratory and perform HSE inspections
• Supervise, develop and motivate team members and other assigned staff to help realise their maximum potential and contribute to department objectives
• Conduct effective training for laboratory staff on computer systems/equipment and relevant procedures
• Ensure regulatory compliance, perform Management Monitoring audits and support Independent Business Monitoring/regulatory audits
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of Pharmacopoeia & ATS review
• Manage inventory for laboratory chemicals, instrument spares and accessories (e.g. columns, consumables) within the budget set by Alab; manage the lab inventory Kanban system and ensure all materials are included in the Kanban system
• Hold required statutory licence(s) for laboratory chemicals and ensure statutory requirements are complied with
• Oversee the management of poison and explosives precursors chemicals/reagents used in Alab
• Manage the retained sample visual inspection and disposal program

Working Relationships

• Proposals & Recommendations
  • Decisions/Recommendations on the findings of laboratory equipment/computer systems deviations
  • Recommendations on new/replacement instrumentation/technologies
  • Recommendations on the adoption of new/revised procedures, methods, specifications
  • Resource requirement projections for the Analytical systems support activities
  • Able to make recommendations on ways of conducting training on computer systems/equipment

Qualifications

• Science degree holder with experience in the field of Chemical, Pharma or Manufacturing industry

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Relevant experience in Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Clean Room or associated industry (preferred)
• Knowledge of GxP and laboratory equipment/validation
• Knowledge of quality control and laboratory environment
• High level of communication skills in both written and spoken format
• People management skills

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.