Laboratory Analytical Support Officer

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Wood has an opportunity for a Laboratory Analytical Support Officer to join our growing operations in Singapore. 

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The Role

This position will be responsible ensure the analytical equipment and computer systems in the quality laboratories are installed, validated, calibrated and maintained according to relevant quality standards and procedures. To ensure the equipment and computer systems related procedures are created and updated according to the QMS standards and guidelines and static data configuration for laboratory related systems are managed in a timely manner and meet regulatory requirements. To provide laboratory infrastructural support to ensure that all process raw materials, intermediates and final products are properly analyzed and the analytical tests are performed in full compliance with cGMP, regulatory and safety requirements.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewable and emerging energy sectors 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

• Ensure that analytical equipment is maintained and calibrated accurately and timely in accordance with site procedures, ATS and regulatory requirements
• Lead and/or participate in investigations arising from laboratory equipment/computer systems events and propose effective CAPA to minimize reoccurrence
• Perform periodic validation review of systems/laboratory equipment in a timely manner to ensure that the validation status is maintained and make recommendations for re-validation as required
• Lead or participate in laboratory equipment validation in accordance with site procedures and regulatory requirements, inclusive of writing, reviewing and approval of validation related documentations
• Maintain and support computer systems and laboratory equipment according to site change control and access control procedures
• Perform accurate and thorough impact assessment on laboratory equipment, systems change control to ensure all impacted areas are adequately assessed and impacted documentation are updated in a timely manner
• Revise, review and maintain laboratory procedures, instructions, methods to ensure compliance with regulatory, QMS, ATS and pharmacopoeia
• Ensure a safe working environment in the laboratory and perform HSE inspection
• Supervise, develop and motivate team members and other assigned staff to help realize their maximum potential so as to contribute towards achieving the objectives of the department
• Conduct effective training for laboratory staff on computer systems/equipment and relevant procedures.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, perform Management Monitoring audit and support Independent Business Monitoring / regulatory audits
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of Pharmacopoeia & ATS review
• Manage inventory for laboratory chemicals, instrument spares and accessories (e.g. columns, consumables) within budget set by Alab. Manage the lab inventory Kanban system and ensure all materials are included in the Kanban system
• Hold required statutory license(s) for the laboratory chemicals and ensure statutory requirements are complied with
• Oversee the management of poison and explosives pre cursors chemicals/reagents used in Alab
• Manage the retained sample visual inspection and disposal program

Working Relationships

• Proposals & Recommendations
  • Decisions/Recommendation on the findings of laboratory equipment/computer systems deviations
  • Recommendations on new / replacement instrumentation / technologies
  • Recommendations on the adoption of new / revised procedures, methods, specifications
  • Resource requirement projections for the Analytical systems support activities
  • Able to make recommendations on ways of conducting training on computer systems/equipment

• Science degree holder with experience in the field of Chemical, Pharma or Manufacturing industry

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Relevant experience (in Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Clean Room or associated industry) preferred.
• Knowledge of GxP and laboratory equipment / validation
• Knowledge of quality control and laboratory environment.
• High level of communication skills in both written and spoken format
• People management skills

Wood, and our client, are committed to maintaining the highest standards of Data Security and Protection. Candidates applying for this role will be expected to demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding confidential information at all times.