Senior Biomedical Research Specialist

Job Description:

As a Senior Microbiologist, you will be responsible for leading laboratory operations and experiments. This includes preparing study protocols, conducting experiments, ensuring the receiving and processing of materials adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs), isolating or maintaining microbial cultures, performing microbial sampling, overseeing daily equipment maintenance, and ensuring cleanliness and disinfection procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare study protocols aligned with study requirements, applicable SOPs, and regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct experiments in the laboratory according to established protocols and guidelines.
• Ensure the receiving and processing of materials adheres to SOPs.
• Isolate or maintain microbial cultures relevant to oral health studies.
• Perform microbial sampling as per defined protocols, including analysis for germ protection in clinical trials.
• Oversee daily equipment maintenance in each section of the laboratory.
• Maintain adequate stock of materials to prevent workflow disruptions.
• Ensure cleanliness and carry out disinfection procedures in accordance with applicable SOPs.

Quality Control and Reporting:

• Report results as per the objectives defined in the protocol and aligned with applicable SOPs.
• Maintain accurate logbooks as required by the documentation system.
• Perform tests for internal quality control and promptly report any deviations from expected results to the Laboratory Director, taking corrective action as necessary.
• Maintain all related documentation in an organized manner.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Guide, supervise, and train junior staff to maintain the quality of technical work in the section.
• Continuously update knowledge and skills in the field, and facilitate training for the team.
• Demonstrate professional conduct when interacting with patients, laboratory personnel, healthcare professionals, and the public.

Project Management and Coordination:

• Develop project plans or follow guidelines provided by professional staff members to outline research procedures.
• Schedule projects considering various methods, resource availability, and personnel assigned.
• Coordinate with different functional teams to ensure timely completion of projects, including collaboration with laboratory personnel, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders.
• Fulfill any additional duties assigned by the Laboratory Director.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Microbiology, Biology, or a related field; specialization in clinical or medical microbiology preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a clinical research or microbiology laboratory, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience with microbial cultures, sampling, and analysis in research settings, ideally related to infectious diseases or oral health.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as ICH-GCP, GLP, and SOPs for clinical trials.
• Experience in preparing microbiology sections for regulatory submissions is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in experimental design and data interpretation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills for team supervision and cross-functional coordination.
• Proficiency in laboratory equipment handling, quality control processes, and documentation systems.
• Ability to work independently while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to professional development and staying current with advancements in microbiology.