Assistant Laboratory Manager
Singapore, SG
For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Lab Manager is responsible for the leadership of the microbiological contract services laboratory in Charles River Singapore and ensure that lab operates in accordance to ISO17025 and cGMP requirements. Assistant Lab Manager will serve as analytical lead in variety of projects which includes but not limited to method validation, method transfer, customized testing activities. In addition, this individual is responsible for directing the day-to-day project activity though interaction with technical personnel while gathering, analyzing and interpreting scientific data. He/She must ensure accurate and precise results are being achieved and properly reported.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides strong, independent technical leadership to technical personnel.
- Lead, design and performs method development and validation of new test procedures for incoming projects.
- Functions as Technical Reviewer for A2LA accredited tests and non-accredited tests.
- Evaluates analytical results to form interpretations of data and renders scientific opinions for client-driven projects.
- Serves as subject matter expert in area of specialization, established standards for regulatory compliance.
- Serves as technical liaison with Customers with regards to technical services and performs Customer Site Visits where required.
- Prepares documents including methods, procedures, standard operating procedures, study protocols, summary reports.
- Assures that SOPs are in accordance to ISO 17025, cGMP and other regulatory requirements.
- Provides problem-solving skills for test procedures and investigations within laboratory unit.
- Responsible for notifying Quality Assurance and Senior Management of any compliance deficiencies or concerns in timely manner.
- Monitor all proficiency-based testing and ensure compliance.
- Participates in Internal Quality Audits, System Audits, Audits conducted by external agencies and Regulatory Authorities.
- Participate in quarterly management review.
- Drive process, quality and safety improvement initiatives within the department.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to Technical personnel.
- Supports the Laboratory Manager in all relevant functions
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science or related degree, MSc. preferred but not essential.
- Minimum 6 years relevant QC microbiological experience in regulated laboratory, minimum 2 of which should be in a supervisory role.
- Experience in method validation, method transfer, qualifications activities in regulated laboratory.
- Good knowledge of ISO17025, cGMP and other regulatory guidelines.
- Good technical understanding and judgement.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills across cultures.
- Team player with ability to work in cross functional teams as well as independently depending on the requirement of task in hand.
About Microbial Solutions
Our Microbial Solutions business group has a comprehensive portfolio of endotoxin testing, microbial detection and microbial identification products and services is unlike any other, and has been purposefully designed to meet the complex and ever-changing needs of the industry. We help clients to ensure product safety and quality with easy-to-use yet robust testing solutions that satisfy regulatory requirements, support critical decision making and improve operational efficiencies.
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 80% of the drugs approved by the FDA in the last five years.
We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, veteran or disability status.
It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.
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