Biocenter Laboratory Scientific Lead

Human Biological Samples (HBS) are fundamental to medical research in discovering, developing and implementing new treatments and diagnostics. They are ethically sensitive materials and underpin the delivery of every clinical trial. 

The Biocenter Laboratory Scientific Lead is responsible for coordinating and optimizing scientific workflows within the Biosamples team by liaising closely with Biobank, Compliance, and Clinical Sampling units, ensuring seamless lab operations. Acting as a key player in lab automation initiatives, this role will design and implement solutions that elevate laboratory efficiency and support the Biocentre’s research goals. Through expert guidance and effective communication, this role will drive continuous improvement, facilitate strategic ways of working between global groups, and ensure all scientific activities meet rigorous compliance and best practice requirements. 

Typical Accountabilities 

• Design and implement scientific solutions that elevate laboratory efficiency and support the Biocentre’s research goals  

• Scientific lead role for lab automation and other similar projects: planning, key decisions and any issues of concern, driving the functional design specification to ensure the Biocentre’s needs are met.  

• Liaise with all areas of Biosamples including Biobank, Compliance and Clinical Sampling teams to ensure seamless research functions  

• Lead effort to standardize and streamline incoming HBS data and processes used by the Biobank stakeholders by working closely with Translational scientists and Third party lab stakeholders. 

• Ensure reliable communication and representation with all stakeholders, providing decision-making support.  

• Develop and foster a culture of community and scientific excellence through effective department communications and simplification projects 

• Facilitate regular global leadership & science team interactions, focusing the teams involved on strategic priorities; lead meeting content, follow up on action items and ensure that decisions made are implemented to ensure timely and successful implementation.  

• Provide metrics to senior leadership as required to foster continuous improvement of the Biocenter’s operating model​ including tracking and reporting of metrics for MTP 

• Manage risk using evaluative judgements in complicated or novel situations, using effective levels of interactive communication within the team and directly influencing and advising those within the team. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline​ with 5+ years of experience

• Basic laboratory practices 

• Using Human Biological samples 

• Using automation in lab or manufacturing setting 

• Planning lab automation projects 

• ​Understanding basic lab database systems 

• Understanding basic IT systems 

• Leading research initiatives involving compliant samples 

Desired Qualifications:

• Ph.D degree in a scientific discipline​ 

• Experience in Projects and deliverables Management 

• Knowledge of Regulatory areas- FDA, CLIA, ISO

• GCP training 

• Previous experience in a similar