Scientist - Chemistry

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.
Safety
• Ensure the safe and efficient conduct of laboratory activities
• Ensure compliance to relevant internal processes and statutory requirements
Team Work
• Maintain high levels of communication with colleagues and productive relationships with service providers and other partners.
Quality Management System
• Adhere to ISO/IEC 17025, OECD Principles of GLP, GCLP/GCP Principles
• Adhere to 360biolabs’ Quality Management System, and other requirements as per NATA Accreditation and regulatory guidelines
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
Technical Laboratory Duties
• Conduct development and validation experiments for bioanalytical methods and assays, including LCMS, LCMS/MS, and HPLC for use in human and animal trials supported by 360biolabs
• Perform assays for samples collected from research projects, preclinical studies and clinical trials.
Data Analysis, Reporting and Document Work
• Assist in the preparation and review of policies, SOPs, systems and procedures to assure the quality and integrity of service offerings at 360biolabs
• Maintain records (LIMS, database and experiment records) 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
Client Interactions
• Participate in and actively contribute to technical discussions with clients
Professional Development
• Attend meetings and training associated with the the bioanalytical chemistry work of 360biolabs
• Participate in training activities and attendance at seminars in the field of expertise

Key Selection Criteria

• BSc in Chemistry or related discipline plus relevant experience (Essential)
• PhD in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry 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)
• Experience in method development and validation of HPLC methods (Essential)
• Experience in method development and validation of LCMS and LCMS/MS methods (Essential)
• Experience in handling clinical samples and their analysis by bioanalytical methods (Essential)
• Experience in testing drugs, small molecules, metabolites, peptides and/or proteins, preferably in an industry or contract research environment (Desirable)
• Experience in the conduct of early phase clinical trials (Desirable)
• Experience 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)