What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant (Casual) position at BioAgilytix?
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.
Working at 360biolabs means working with the best people (and technology) in our field. With a genuine focus on development, you will have access to local and global opportunities. You will also have access to a diverse offering of wellbeing and connection initiatives which reflects that people are our priority.
The purpose of this role is to provide laboratory support and assistance to ensure the efficient operation of a busy and modern 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.
\n- The key responsibility areas (KRAs) are the major outputs for which the position is responsible and are not a comprehensive statement of the 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 laboratories in an efficient and well-organised manner
- Order and maintain consumable supplies for the laboratories
- Receive goods, reagents: review and complete relevant documentation and store correctly
- Maintain, schedule and update equipment service and calibration records in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Assist with the procurement of laboratory equipment
- Ensure laboratory equipment is cleaned, maintained and calibrated as required according to relevant SOPs and maintenance schedules
- Assist with the coordination of reagent and goods shipments
- Respond and investigate Temperature Monitoring Alarms in a timely manner
- 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 the work of 360biolabs.
- Tertiary education in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience (Essential)
- 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 (Essential)
- 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)
For any questions, please reach out to careers@360biolabs.com
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.
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.
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