Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities
* Perform routine laboratory research activities including but not limited to cell culture, samplepreparation and assay reagent and media supply.
* Perform various biological assays as determined by the specific departmental work project orpackage and using both manual and automated techniques.
* Analysis and reporting of data using corporate tools; application of QC rules to showacceptability.
* Track assay performance metrics and communicate issues and suggest improvements tocurrent assay methodology, supporting evaluation of new technologies where applicable.
* Be an active member of the scientific teams - contribute at team meetings by presenting dataand looking for opportunities for innovation.
* Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental andoperational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.
* Actively seek opportunities to develop the service by discussion with the team leader andcustomer or by sharing the best practice(s) with other groups.
* Operate to approved quality standards.
* Work independently and flexibly depending on team priorities and set realistic work schedulesto support requirements.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties andresponsibilities of this job at any time.

Critical Skills
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
* Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to prioritize conflicting deadlines.
* An ability to meet timelines successfully with the utmost attention to detail while setting highperformance standards.
* Service orientated attitude combined with innovative thinking.
* Strong interpersonal skills; strong team player with customer satisfaction focus
* Ability to execute new and established methods and protocols.
* Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific data.
* Understanding of standard software packages (i.e. Microsoft Office).
* Ability to operate within company and/or customer site safety codes of practice.

Basic Qualifications
* BSc or equivalent in a relevant scientific subject (e.g. Biology, Biotechnology or BiomedicalSciences), with relevant laboratory experience.
* 1-2 years of demonstrated work in a laboratory environment following defined protocols andSOPs, performing cell culture and several laboratory bioassays using manual and automatedtechniques.
* Demonstrable working experience with advanced cell culture techniques including organoidcultures, organ on a chip, iPSC cultures and/or air/liquid interface models.
* Knowledgeable in good laboratory practices (GLP) and good laboratory safety practices.

Preferred Qualifications
* Masters or Doctorate qualification in a relevant scientific subject (e.g. Biology, Biotechnology orBiomedical Sciences).
* A proven background of training staff in laboratory techniques.
* Computational skills preferred for enabling automated data acquisition and analysis, andfamiliarity with related data analysis applications.
* Knowledge of GCP, GCLP and GMP principles in the pharmaceutical environment.
* Knowledge of 5S and/or 6 sigma principles is a plus.

Working Environment
* Employees will be provided with PerkinElmer polo shirts to be worn when on site.
* Must be able to work in a laboratory and controlled environments requiring personal protectiveequipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.).
* Work with biohazards upon completion of blood borne pathogen surveillance.
* Hepatitis B vaccination may be required, vaccination programme in place for successfulcandidates who are not already vaccinated or require updated boosters. Opt out optional.
* Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.
* Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time
* The person needs to occasionally move between laboratories, corridors, adjoining rooms, andbuildings onsite. Occasional travel to other customer sites may be needed.
* Frequently operate on instruments, objects, tools or controls, which will require regularlybending, squatting, stretching and reaching to perform in a service function.
* Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds).
* Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability toobserve details at close range distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,and ability to adjust focus to perform the essential service functions of this position.
* Operation of a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, andcomputer printer.
* The employee may be required to manage hazardous waste in compliance with companyprocedures and local and national hazardous waste regulations. Duties may include identifying,handling, generating, accumulating, storing, labelling.
* Potential risk to lab-based hazards including but not limited to extreme temperature, biologicalmaterials, and hazardous chemicals.
* May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and FitTesting to wear a respirator as protection against hazards present in the laboratoryenvironment.

The annualcompensation range for this full-time position is $60,000 to $80,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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