Job Description

Key Responsibility Areas

• 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.
GENERAL LABORATORY DUTIES
• Order and maintain supplies for the laboratories
• Obtain quotes for relevant supplies
• Ensure laboratory equipment is cleaned, maintained and calibrated as required
• Ensure good housekeeping in the laboratory
LABORATORY ASSAY WORK
• Assist in the development, optimization and validation of biological assays, particularly a range of virological and tissue culture techniques, including viral neutralisation and ELISpot assays for use in human and animal trials supported by 360biolabs.
• Perform assays for research projects, preclinical studies and clinical trials.
DATA ANALYSIS, REPORTING AND DOCUMENT WORK
• Assist in the production of standard operating procedures
• Maintain records to levels consistent with relevant standards and industry expectations
• Perform data analysis, presentation and interpretation where appropriate
• Assist in the production of both internal reports and reports for clients
ACCREDITATION
• 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.
SAFETY
• Ensure the safe and efficient conduct of laboratory activities
TEAM WORK
• Maintain high levels of communication with colleagues
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Attend meetings associated with clinical research or the work of 360biolabs
• Participate in training activities and attendance at seminars in the field of expertise

Key Selection Criteria

• BSc (Hon) in a Biological discipline plus relevant experience (Essential)
• PhD in a Biological discipline OR equivalent experience (Desirable)

Experience / Knowledge / Attributes

• Experience in medical laboratory techniques for the role required (Essential)
• Excellent organisational and writing skills (Essential)
• Ability to work as part of a team (Essential)
• Good communication skills (Essential)
• Strong background and proven experience in virological assays and tissue culture techniques (Essential)
• Experience in optimisation and validation of a range of virological assays including viral neutralisation assays (Essential)
• Experience in handling clinical samples and their analysis (Essential)
• Experience with database computer software and file management (Desirable)
• Experience in the conduct of early phase clinical trials (Desirable)
• Experience in working in a quality-controlled environment preferably an accredited facility following ISO/IEC 17025, GLP or similar (Desirable)
• High motivation and enthusiasm for medical research and the progression of therapeutics and vaccines (Desirable)