Senior Laboratory Technician

7 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa Synexa Life Sciences Full time

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**:
Works as part of a team to carry out analytical work within the assigned projects to execute activities associated with the conduct of a clinical trial. Independently leads or supports trial activities and drives laboratory productivity. This includes the generation of revenue by planning capacity, providing oversight, and conducting analyses of biological samples for external clients using various equipment.

**Main areas of responsibility**:

- Ensures that all samples are processed according to the sample analysis plan as well as timely delivery of study deliverables.
- Assists in the laboratory with tasks associated with Method Development and Validation, under the supervision of the APM/ Senior Scientists.
- Is able to work on multiple platforms with mínimal supervision.
- Works as the main analyst on multiple studies at any given time.
- Is able to troubleshoot methods and instruments on a technical level
- Ensures that the Odoo planning app is accurately and efficiently updated
- Generates revenue by processing clinical samples and performing Method Development and Validation work as per Method Sheets
- Provides support to up to 10 team members and oversees their work and training
- Ensures study teams work with mínimal errors (data and paperwork) and supports members in executing preventative actions
- Ensures the upkeep of Study Files and documentation
- Identifies and document deviations within the study
- Assumes a leadership role in training team members on specific aspects of multiple studies, methods and company procedures
- Oversees and drives the performance of team members while setting an example for others; is a strong driver of teamwork
- Manages equipment which includes being custodian of a range of equipment and identifies issues, including troubleshooting.
- Ensures reagent orders are within the budget of quote, is involved in reagent planning and management
- Supports the writing of reports and documents for projects (Lab Manuals, Validation Phase Plans, Method Development Plans, Sample Analysis Plans, Sample Analysis Reports etc.)

**Ad-hoc**
- Creates customer satisfaction by flawless study execution and oversight on selected studies and shows good verbal communication with key players.
- Strong adherence to regulatory compliance and safety requirements, involving good clinical laboratory practices (GCLP), SOPs, Health & Safety policies, and other related documents.
- Assesses systems being used, identifies gaps and identifies areas for improvement.
- Writes, maintains and reviews SOPs and forms.

**Qualification/Experience**:

- A minimum level of vocational training as a Medical/Biomedical laboratory technician (i.e., National Certificate in clinical pathology from recognized institution) with 4-5 years of experience in the equivalent work or in a relevant technical role.
- 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.
- Experience in pipette handling, following protocols, and using basic equipment (e.g., centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, incubators). Can independently troubleshoot equipment-related problems and perform multiple assays.
- Working within a good practice (GxP) and/or Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) accredited environment.
- Someone who has a strong understanding of the day-to-day operations within a laboratory and who has a strong ability to lead, train others, and influence their productivity.

**Skills and Competencies**:

- On-going professional development is strongly encouraged; this may take the form of sponsor-funded seminars, workshops, society meetings, congresses, etc. Good knowledge of written and spoken English
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**Benefits at our company**:

- Competitive market salaries in each country
- Training and Development opportunities, ensuring each employee has a personal development plan and identifying relevant courses to improve (including LinkedIn Learning)
- Identifying a Career path for promotion potential and working with Managers to determine milestones to be achieved.
- Locally applied benefits per country, including annual leave and competitive pension contributions.
- Flexible working options
- Statutory/Public Holidays - flexible to be taken when chosen or on the actual public holiday.
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