Stellenausschreibung
Join our company that is thriving to improve human health. We're dedicated to creating an innovative and excellent culture that motivates our staff to realize their full potential. We're looking for passionate people who want to make a valuable contribution and who share our vision. Our global company provides a positive and dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth. You will have the chance to work in an international environment with supportive colleagues who will help you thrive.
JOB PURPOSE
Under direct supervision, uses fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures, together with particular platforms, to perform routine clinical sample processing. These tasks may require the application of established techniques, standard procedures, and criteria in the execution of laboratory testing. To support the laboratory operations team with sample processing and day to day administration duties.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Performs routine clinical sample analysis as per in-house standard operating procedures (SOP´s) and validated protocols under the
guidance of Scientists.
- Ensures clear audit trails by performing quality control of all information and data generated.
- Reporting data generated and assisting in the transcription checking of data generated.
- Assists with multiple projects in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Management, monitoring and ordering of consumable stock thereby ensuring that sufficient reagents are available to perform assays.
- Stock takes (this includes stock management on a Laboratory information management system (LIMS)).
- Strong adherence to regulatory compliance and safety requirements involving good clinical laboratory practices (GCLP), SOPs, Health & Safety policies, and other related documents:
- Assumes the responsibility of Chief Analyst on assay methods.
- Odoo timesheet and planning accurately and efficiently.
Ad-hoc
- Writes and/or reviews/validates SOP´s, standard working procedures (SWP´s), documents, forms, and spreadsheets.
- Documents and updates the installation, operation, and performance qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) of equipment e.g., new equipment, preventative maintenance (PM), services etc.
- Ensures that equipment being used for assays are fit for purpose and are not used outside of service dates.
- Updates equipment service databases as well as service labels and IQ/OQ/PQ´s (equipment custodian).
- Performs set-ups, start-ups, and verification of various analysers (e.g., electrochemiluminescence analysers, microplate readers, flow
cytometers etc.) and laboratory equipment (e.g., centrifuges,
pipettes, timers, and thermometers etc.).
- Performs daily good housekeeping (GHK) duties.
- Completes and maintains relevant documentation related to clinical trials such as overview documents, sample logistics tracking forms,
worksheets, and method sheets etc.
- Ensures correct, timeous, and documented receipt of all sample as well as reagent deliveries including proper storage thereof (this includes locating and drawing of samples and reagents when needed).
- Assist with the training of other staff members in company procedures.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A minimum level of vocational training as a Medical/Biomedical laboratory technician (“Medizinischtechnische/-rLabor-Assistent/-in/Laboratoriumsassistent/-in – MTLA” or Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) examination certificate (“Berufsausbildung/IHK
Prüfungszeugnis”) or 2-3 years of experience in the equivalent work or in a relevant technical role.
- The ideal candidate should have prior experience working with
analysers e.g., electrochemiluminescence analysers, microplate readers, Flow cytometers etc.
- On-going general International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) awareness training needs to be provided to all staff.
- The job holder needs to ensure that he/she is up to date with the available training. Working within a good practice (GxP) and/or Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) accredited environment.
- Experience in pipette handling, following standard protocols and using basic equipment (e.g., centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, plate
washers and incubators).
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- On-going professional development is strongly encouraged; this may take the form of training, workshops, seminars etc.
- Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft
BENEFITS AT OUR COMPANY
- Competitive market salaries in each country