Technical Assistant at 360biolabs

Chemistry, FT, Melbourne melbourne
Description
Posted 7 days ago

360biolabs is Australia's most comprehensive quality-accredited specialty laboratory services organisation. 360biolabs is a BioAgilytix company and part of a leading global contract research organisation (CRO) supporting the development of innovative new medicines in a quality-controlled environment. At 360biolabs, we develop and conduct pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) assays across a wide variety of therapeutic areas to ensure the success of our clients' clinical trials and preclinical studies.

Provide technical support and assistance to ensure the efficient operation of a busy and modern chemistry laboratory conducting assays for research, preclinical and clinical studies in an accredited environment. Contribute to a high-quality team at 360biolabs complying with relevant standards, regulatory guidelines and SOPs. 

Responsibility Areas

  • The key responsibility areas (KRAs) are major outputs for which the position is responsible and not a comprehensive statement of all position activities.   
  • Ensure the safe and efficient conduct of laboratory activities 
  • Ensure compliance to relevant internal processes and statutory requirements 
  • Maintain high levels of communication with colleagues and productive relationships with service providers and other partners. 
  • Adhere to ISO/IEC 17025, OECD Principles of GLP, GCLP Principles, 360biolabs’ Quality Management System, and other requirements as per NATA Accreditation and regulatory guidelines. 
  • Maintain the chemistry laboratory in an efficient and well-organised manner 
  • Ensure laboratory equipment is cleaned, maintained and calibrated as required according to relevant SOPs and daily maintenance schedules and best practices for mass spectrometer systems  
  • Order and maintain consumable supplies for the laboratories 
  • Prepare solutions, buffers and reagents for use in a variety of assays 
  • Assist with the preparation of calibrators, quality controls and clinical samples   
  • Maintain and update equipment service and calibration records in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) 
  • Assist with the receipt of goods and reagents and review and complete relevant documentation associated with them, and store correctly 
  • May assist with the coordination of reagent and goods shipments 
  • Review policies, SOPs, systems and procedures to assure the quality and integrity of service offerings at 360biolabs 
  • Maintain records (LIMS, database and paper) to levels consistent with relevant standards and industry expectations 
  • Attend meetings and training associated with and the work of 360biolabs
  • Key Selection Criteria

  • Qualification
  • Tertiary education in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience  (Essential)
  • Experience/ Knowledge/ Attributes
  • Experience working in a quality-controlled environment preferably an accredited facility following ISO/IEC 17025, GLP or similar quality systems (Essential)
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills (Essential)
  • Ability to work as part of a team 
  • Good communication skills and willingness to learn (Essential)
  • Experience in handling clinical samples etc (Essential)
  • Experience with use of a Lab Information Management System (LIMS) (Desirable)
  • High motivation and enthusiasm for biomedical research  (Desirable)
  • Apply now if you have what it takes to join our team!

    360biolabs is a flexible, equal opportunity employer looking for committed and like-minded people to join us. Our culture is something we are very proud of, celebrating each individual and everything they bring to our team. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people with a disability.

    Benefits of working with 360biolabs include working with the best people (and technology) in our field, local and global career opportunities and a genuine focus on wellbeing and connection., In addition, competitive remuneration packages will be offered to successful applicants based on skills and experience.

    To express your interest in this position please submit a CV and cover letter. Applications only accepted from Australian / NZ residents with valid Australian work rights.