Research Assistant (Biobanking)

OpenSpecimen (Krishagni); Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to oversee the processing of human biospecimens. In this role, you will ensure the quality and efficiency of laboratory operations while complying with safety and regulatory standards. Your expertise in biospecimen processing and logistics management will be crucial in maintaining a well-organized laboratory environment. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to significant advancements in the field of biological research, making a real impact on healthcare outcomes. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in scientific practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory quality assurance and biospecimen processing is essential.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and inventory management procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process human biospecimens and maintain sample storage repository.
• Implement laboratory quality assurance and safety policies.
• Manage logistics of biological samples between various locations.

Skills

Laboratory Quality Assurance

Biospecimen Processing

Process Improvement

Logistics Management

Good Laboratory Practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform routine processing of human biospecimens and maintain repository for sample storage.
2. Provide scientific and technical expertise for the daily operations, process improvement and development of the routine human biospecimen and tissue processing work-flow.
3. Assess and validate new technologies and/or methods suitable for cell/tissue extraction and processing, as well as other downstream processes to increase efficiency.
4. Perform laboratory quality assurance duties to implement, monitor and enforce NUS Office of Safety, Health and Environment (OSHE) policies in the wet lab working environment.
5. Plan laboratory common duties, develop and maintain roster for keeping the laboratory ready for operation at any time.
6. Manage the logistics of biological samples between clinic, CHL laboratory and collaborators.
7. Comply with laboratory inventory management procedures.
8. Comply with good laboratory practice as set out by the Laboratory Accreditation Programme of the College of American Pathologists and Singapore regulatory agencies such as the Medical Audit & Accreditation Unit.