Senior Lab Technician

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About the role The Senior Laboratory Technician plays a key role in supporting daily laboratory operations, with a focus on image quality control, sample processing, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting. This role also oversees laboratory documentation, inventory management, and quality compliance to ensure efficient workflows and consistent imaging quality.

• Key personnel-in-charge (IC) for quality control of acquired images, overseeing image quality verification, post-acquisition processing, and data transfer to the Data Team, including the maintenance and updating of all associated forms, logs, and records
• Perform and document routine service and maintenance of Genesis machine and lab equipment used for imaging outputs and lab processes to ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Identify, troubleshoot and provide solutions for image quality issues arising from either Genesis machine or sample-related factor.
• Assist Engineer to perform routine machine calibration and verification for Genesis machines including data management and maintaining records.
• Assist with daily general lab duties for operations such as sample management (receiving/inspection/processing/storage/return), image acquisition and deparaffinization including updating lab documentation/logs/records. Ensure continuity of laboratory operations by performing these duties when required, including during the absence of laboratory assistants.
• Oversee, supervise and manage general lab duties including roster, lab documents/logs/records, equipment and lab materials and facilities.
• Adhere to and promote lab safety protocols, including safe handling of chemicals.
• Manage procurement, inventory tracking, stock monitoring and timely replenishment of general laboratory consumables to support daily lab operations and key activities.
• Develop and maintain relevant documentation pertaining to lab including SOP/WI/policies.
• Assist on other assigned projects/ tasks/activities as requested by Lab Manager and Staff Engineer.
• Participate in periodic lab audits.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant working experience in a laboratory environment will be an advantage.
• Prior experience in laboratory operations, sample handling and processing, equipment operation, and maintenance of laboratory records will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of quality control activities and documentation practices and compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) will be an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate effectively.
• Responsible, meticulous, well-organised, and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads, meet project timelines, and maintain accuracy in laboratory activities and documentation.
• Willing to support routine laboratory operations, quality assurance activities, equipment verification, and continuous improvement initiatives.