Laboratory Operations Assistant
- Start date: ASAP
- Basel, Switzerland
- 6-month contract (scope for extension)
A biotechnology company are building a brand-new laboratory space in Basel. This company is utilising their unique technology platform on a search for novel medicines across many areas including Oncology. They have successful collaborations in place with global pharmaceutical companies and are already moving towards the clinic with drug programs.
To support the growth of this new lab in Basel, we have an opening to hire a Laboratory Operations Assistant on an initial 6-month contract to work alongside the Head of Operations. This role will provide laboratory and operational support to the entire staff based here including biology, finance, chemistry and discovery.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and lead the day-to-day delivery of lab supplies and operational efficiency (daily lab check: alarms, cleanliness, safety, good functioning of equipment).
- Order and receive general research supplies and consumables.
- Manage chemical, biological samples, equipment and consumables, shipping and receiving. Work with on shipping / receiving packages domestically as well as internationally (chemicals, biologicals, lab supplies, office supplies).
- Organize and maintain biological and hazardous waste management, monitoring and disposing.
- Organize and maintain stock management inventory, including labeling, tracking quantities, to ensure the minimum stock and the adherence to flammable storage limits.
- Act as the Contact Person in case of facilities/equipment issues; organize the necessary to solve the issue.
- Establish lab procedures; create and manage lab-related documentation, and organizational processes such as annual laboratory cleanouts and calibrations.
- Assist in physically moving incoming items to designated storage areas and supervise storage activities.
- Assist in the development of efficient, standardized lab operations workflows.
- Ensure monthly inspection and testing of all lab safety equipment.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory facilities’ standard operating procedures and best practices.
- Regularly reviews, prioritizes, coordinates, and promptly responds to work orders and service requests.
- Serve as backup to the Head of Basel Lab Operations amp; Facilities and provide operational support as neede
Requirements
- 2-4 years of laboratory experience in life sciences or pharma preferred
- Associates and Bachelor's degrees are a plus but not required
- German speaking (either fluently or to a high business level)
- Fluent English speaking and writing
- Must be able to lift 25 kg or more
- Experience with, or knowledge of, Safety and Biosafety
- Experience or knowledge of building technical utilities (e.g., electrical, sanitary, ventilation)
- Excellent organizational abilities, high attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to execute small projects independently
- Team player with collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset and strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A personality of positivity, leadership, adaptability, adventurousness, and excitement to join a pioneering company and work in a dynamic, goal- and performance-oriented team environment
This is a great opportunity to join a growing discovery lab at the very beginning of their journey in Basel. We would like to hire someone by January 2024 so please don’t hesitate to contact our team at KEMIO Consulting for more information about this role.
Keywords: Laboratory Operations, Genomics, AI, Drug Discovery, Analytical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Dru Targets, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Basel, Switzerland, Boston, United States