Team Leader Laboratory

Eurofins; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins Mechem is seeking an experienced laboratory leader to coordinate daily activities and supervise testing operations in our central/clinical lab in Singapore. The role focuses on quality, safety, and process optimization, with close collaboration with the laboratory management team.

The ideal candidate brings 8–10 years of lab experience, strong MS Office skills, and hands-on familiarity with lab software like Biorad URT, ensuring adherence to SOPs and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in a central or clinical laboratory.
• Proficient with MS Office and device software used in the lab.
• Experience with Biorad URT or similar applications.
• Troubleshooting assays, QC or PT failures.
• Adherence to SOPs and ISO quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily activities and supervises execution of work.
• Plans laboratory activities and ensures timely completion.
• Ensures safety rules are followed within the department.
• Monitors equipment operation and maintenance.
• Acts as point of contact for Laboratory Technicians and Management.
• Keeps quality standards aligned with procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Investigates and resolves complex problems.
• Oversees inventory management and regulatory compliance with MOH as applicable.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Lab supervision

Education

B.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences, Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or equivalent

Tools

Biorad URT / similar application

Job description

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to ca. 65,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 950 laboratories in 57 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.9 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

Purpose of the Job and Expected outcome

Coordinating the daily activities within (a part of) the department, acting as the first point of contact for questions and problems from his team and acting as an advisor to the Laboratory Management.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinates the daily activities and supervises the execution of the work.


• Planning in the laboratory.


• Supervision of compliance with the safety rules within the department.


• Monitors the operation of the equipment.


• Acts as the point of contact for the Laboratory Technicians and Laboratory Management.


• Daily activities are coordinated, questions are answered and problems are solved.


• The quality of work within the department is monitored to ensure that they meet the standards.


• Solves more complex problems.


• Monitor Analytical and post analytical issues related to samples including investigation and remediation of the same


• Proposals made to optimize work processes and procedures and work regulations have been drawn up


• Act as PPIC who is principally responsible for the management and control of any type of business or tissue banking activities as per requirements of MOH.


• Liaise with MOH and CGO for applying, maintaining and/ or cessation of activity various regulations of MOH like PHMC, HBR framework, Biosafety, Waste management etc.


• Be responsible for any new CSV and assay validation by the team in Singapore.


• Inventory management including imports (including import licenses) as appropriate


• Reporting of results within TAT as agreed with sponsors.

Position Specifications And Job Requirements

• Minimum 8-10 years’ work experience in a central lab or clinical laboratory.


• Control of MS Office and the Software packages of the devices at the laboratory.


• Use of Biorad URT / similar application


• Troubleshooting related to assay , QC or PT failures.


• Obligates to perform work and to behave according to the agreements established in SOPs, within the overall quality system of the ISO and, where applicable, the specific applicable quality system.


• Shows detailed knowledge and skills with regard to the work, keeps up to date and increases professional knowledge, keeps abreast of the latest developments.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. degree in Biomedical Sciences, Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or equivalent.

Additional Information

What we offer:

As an employer, we’re keen to look after our people with as much dedication as they look after our patients. That’s why we offer competitive salaries, excellent training and exceptional career prospects. We’re a growing and ambitious company, so there is huge potential here to develop with us and enjoy fantastic rewards in your career.

Your Data

As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Eurofins Mechem is an Equal Opportunities Company.