Senior Lab Technician

About the role

The Senior Laboratory Technician plays a key role in supporting daily laboratory operations, with a focus on image quality control, sample processing, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting. This role also oversees laboratory documentation, inventory management, and quality compliance to ensure efficient workflows and consistent imaging quality.

Key responsibilities

• Key personnel-in-charge (IC) for quality control of acquired images, overseeing image quality verification, post-acquisition processing, and data transfer to the Data Team, including the maintenance and updating of all associated forms, logs, and records
• Perform and document routine service and maintenance of Genesis machine and lab equipment used for imaging outputs and lab processes to ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Identify, troubleshoot and provide solutions for image quality issues arising from either Genesis machine or sample-related factor.
• Assist Engineer to perform routine machine calibration and verification for Genesis machines including data management and maintaining records.
• Assist with daily general lab duties for operations such as sample management (receiving/inspection/processing/storage/return), image acquisition and deparaffinization including updating lab documentation/logs/records. Ensure continuity of laboratory operations by performing these duties when required, including during the absence of laboratory assistants.
• Oversee, supervise and manage general lab duties including roster, lab documents/logs/records, equipment and lab materials and facilities.
• Adhere to and promote lab safety protocols, including safe handling of chemicals.
• Manage procurement, inventory tracking, stock monitoring and timely replenishment of general laboratory consumables to support daily lab operations and key activities.
• Develop and maintain relevant documentation pertaining to lab including SOP/WI/policies.
• Assist on other assigned projects/ tasks/activities as requested by Lab Manager and Staff Engineer.
• Participate in periodic lab audits.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant working experience in a laboratory environment will be an advantage.
• Prior experience in laboratory operations, sample handling and processing, equipment operation, and maintenance of laboratory records will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of quality control activities and documentation practices and compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) will be an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate effectively.
• Responsible, meticulous, well-organised, and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads, meet project timelines, and maintain accuracy in laboratory activities and documentation.
• Willing to support routine laboratory operations, quality assurance activities, equipment verification, and continuous improvement initiatives.