Summary:
A Laboratory Technologist is required to perform laboratory tests and data analysis to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations. Derive organoid from human tissue, characterize and perform drug screening.
Essential Functions:
1. Perform laboratory tests and data analysis to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations.
2. Carry out routine tasks accurately and follow strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
3. Be responsible for specific aspects of the company’s technology development support in its 2D and 3D cell-based platform and products,
4. Support the company in its go-to market strategy in pre-sales and post-sales support.
5. Process tumour tissue and extract cancer cells to derive organoids in accordance with company SOP’s.
6. Perform drug screening on patient derived organoids in adherence to SOP’s and generate reports for clinical studies and clinical services.
7. Expand and characterize tissue samples for biobank.
8. Develop and optimise cancer organoid models under the supervision of a senior team member.
9. Develop and optimise chemoresistance and chemosensitivity assays for patient derived organoids with a senior team member.
10. Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced by managing the inventory. Obtain quotations from vendors, raise Purchase Requisitions, and follow up for internal approval. Prepare and actively participate in Company Inventory Audit.
11. Update accounting records on Business Central.
12. Perform data entry to generate reports for epigenetic test according to protocol.
13. Conduct literature searches on identified topics relevant to the field.
14. Any other duties as may be assigned.
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Science or Microbiology;
· At least 2 year of laboratory work experience.
· Prior cell culture and molecular biology lab experience
· Experience working with primary cells / human tissue / 3D cell culture/ PDX would be preferred.
· Methodological
· Meticulous
· Highly driven & self-motivated
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Ability to work flexible hours depending on the availability of tumour samples.