Location
Bangalore | India
Job description
- As part of the RD team, the Lab Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining, managing and coordinating lab equipment and supplies, supporting characterization and testing in development projects, and supporting the evaluation and implementation of new technologies during assay and instrument development
Primary Responsibilities:
Oversees the operations of multiple RD laboratories.
- Equipment maintenance planning co-ordination
- Plans and supervises the installation and yearly preventive maintenance/calibration of laboratory equipment.
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.
- Inventory management.
- Keeps laboratory supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Implement effective inventory control measures and maintain accurate records of stock levels.
- Regularly monitor inventory levels and anticipate potential shortages or excesses.
- Collaborate with laboratory staff to identify current and future procurement needs.
- Laboratory Operations
- Implements the 5S process to maintain lab organization and cleanliness, assures that laboratory rules for maintenance, environmental compliance, quality and regulatory are followed.
- Provides glassware by ordering, receiving and inventorying glassware. Supports laboratory staff by maintaining glassware, logs, and record books, troubleshooting and resolving problems and helping with special projects.
- Will organize shipments and logistics for projects including to global sites and coordinating with scheduled delivery for clinical trials including required clearances.
- Assists in projects as specified by supervisor, including setting running development test protocols, prepares buffers documenting results, and generating reports.
- Documentation
- Documents information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Maintains sample logs. May determine specimen blood counts on appropriate instrument (Hematology analyzer)
- General
- Excellent organization skills and time management skills to be able to efficiently evaluate, prioritize and handle multiple tasks and priorities.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with colleagues and various functions throughout the organization.
- Ability to work collaboratively fostering professional, constructive relationships as part of a team while also working independently to produce data and meet challenging timelines and goals.
- Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelors degree in a relevant scientific field (cell biology, immunology, biochemistry etc.) or M edical laboratory technologist or diploma related to Lab management.
- Proven experience of 1-2 years in inventory management and purchasing, preferably in a laboratory or scientific setting.
- Strong knowledge of laboratory supplies, equipment, and consumables.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
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