Expert Chemicals Management & Lab Workflow Lead (m/f/d)
Project information
- The PCR Assay Development team is responsible for the development of molecular diagnostic and screening tests based on PCR technology in the areas of infectious diseases, genomics, and oncology, from early feasibility to commercial launch. Our main areas of responsibility include initial prototyping; optimization of assay design to meet product requirements and ensure manufacturability; development of test methods and acceptance criteria; transfer of reagent manufacturing instructions, test methods, and workflows to Operations; the design and execution of verification and validation activities, including guard-band studies, stability studies, and technical performance verification studies; and documentation of analytical performance for product labeling and regulatory submission packages. Throughout the product development phases, Assay Development interfaces with various departments including Research, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Business in order to create and realize what patients need next.Assay development takes place in molecular biology laboratories of Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) and/or 3 (BSL-3). Development activities require the safe handling of chemicals and reagents. This, in turn, necessitates well-structured laboratory workflows, from planning and material procurement to storage, inventory management, and more. Additionally, laboratory requirements are constantly changing, and lab logistics and workflows must be adapted to the department's needs.
Responsibilities
- Ordering chemicals & drugs for PCR AD
- Chemical inventory management / Chemical safety responsible / Chemical room responsible / Chemical waste management: empty bins, expired materials / Chemical training responsible (e.g. chemical spill trainings)
- Maintain a chemical storage concept (Lagerkonzept) in AD
- Collaborate with stakeholders to shape, test, and continuously improve new digital chemical inventory solutions, ensuring seamless integration with lab workflows and adherence to safety standards
- Collaboration with stakeholders within the department (e.g. Development Project Teams) and outside of the department (e.g. Site SHE, RnD Services, Site Services, Site Logistics, Procurement, Service technicians, Medicals, etc...)
- Responsible for a small chemical support team (2-3 people) and involved in hiring activities of new team members, onboarding activities and development of chemical team members, in collaboration with the AD People Leaders
- Audit support
- Proactively Identify areas for lab workflow improvements in the biosafety level 2 laboratories of Assay Development and drive the implementation in the function as Lab Workflow Lead in collaboration with department internal and external stakeholders
Profile
- Graduate as Biomedical Analyst Scientist (BMA HF) or apprenticeship as Lab Technician (Biology, Medical Diagnostics, Chemistry) or at least Bachelor or Master degree in Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical science with practical experience from the Lab (no PhD graduates)
- Lab experience
- Lab experience from a biological environment with infectious sample handling Biosafety Level 2
- German and English fluency written and orally is a must
- Good communication skills
- Experience in the field of chemical safety
- Basic leadership experience (ideally with a team of at least 2-3 employees)
- Open-minded team player
- Pro-active mindset and organized working style / Flexible, strategic thinking and self-dependent person
- Very good and thorough documentation skills
Benefits
- World renowned pharmaceutical company
- Future career growth opportunities
About Hays
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Staffing process for freelance specialists
- Analysis of qualifications
- Telephone or personal interview
- Contact with customers
- Contract with Hays
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1. Analysis of qualifications
We carry out a detailed analysis of your technical qualifications on the basis of your CV, your application documents and your profile.
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