Facility and Laboratory Equipment Manager

Facility and Laboratory Equipment Manager

Are you looking to make your next career move? CellCarta, a Contract Research Organization, is hiring a Facility and Laboratory Equipment Manager to join our dynamic team. As a Facility and Laboratory Equipment Manager, you will have the opportunity to use your expertise and skills to ensure that our services meet the highest industry standards. Come work with a team of talented individuals who are committed to making a positive impact on human health and well-being. Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting new career with CellCarta!

Summary

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Operations, the Facility and Laboratory Equipment Manager
is responsible for ensuring the maintenance, the monitoring and the proper operation of the laboratory equipment and facilities, in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

More specifically, you will participate in the following:

• Ensure that equipment is used, maintained and calibrated as per SOP;
• Schedule and oversee external maintenance and calibration of all instruments and equipment;
• Perform internal maintenance and qualification of basic equipment in accordance with the established procedures (i.e. pipette calibration, balance calibration, thermal mapping of storage equipment);
• Act as a technical expert for laboratory equipment troubleshooting;
• Interact with vendors and field service engineers. In case of technical problems, make appropriate follow-ups with the supplier technical service and ensure appropriate documentation of all malfunctions and technical interventions on the instruments and equipment;
• Ensure the proper use of the laboratory equipment by all operators and provide training for the users;
• Purchase new equipment (obtaining quotes, ensuring that IQ/OQ/PQ is performed and documented as per SOP);
• Manage the monitoring system for facilities and instruments;
• Ensure laboratory areas are adequately maintained (planning of maintenance, repair, decontamination and cleaning of laboratory space);
• Ensure that infrastructure is compliant to applicable regulations and requirements, and act as primary contact with building owner to resolve any infrastructure-related issues;
• Maintain instrument-related and facilities-related documentation as per GLP/GCLP and regulatory guidance. Ensure completion and review of documentation and forms related to the maintenance and operation   of   laboratory   equipment   according   to   GDP procedures;
• Participate to the writing and review of laboratory equipment SOP;
• Participate in the preparation and conduct of client or regulatory body audits;
• Participate in Health and Biosafety management for the site and train laboratory personnel on laboratory biosafety rules.

Education

• Bachelor or Master in a Life Science discipline such as Biology, Medical Biology or Biochemistry/Biotechnology.

Main Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar position;
• Experience in working in a quality environment;
• Knowledge of GCP, GCLP, and GLP regulations;
• Functional in French and English (spoken and written);
• Good technical knowledge of basic laboratory equipment;
• Meticulous, thorough and proactive;
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills;
• Establish priorities among a number of demands;
• Demonstrate schedule adaptability and flexibility;
• Actively participate to the generation, implementation and continuous improvement of laboratory processes;
• Quality mindset.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Competitive Compensation Package (including thirteenth (13th) month compensation);
• Group and Hospitalization Insurance with Pension Plan;
• Extra-Legal Days in addition to Vacation Days;
• Company Car;
• Meal Vouchers, Eco Checks, and Net Allowance;
• Professional, Dynamic, and Stimulating Work Environment.

About CellCarta

CellCarta is a leading provider of specialized precision medicine laboratory services to the biopharmaceutical industry. Leveraging its integrated analytical platforms in immunology, histopathology, proteomics, and genomics, as well as related specimen collection and logistics services, CellCarta supports the entire drug development cycle, from discovery to late-stage clinical trials. The Company operates globally with facilities located in Canada, USA, Belgium, Australia, and China.

Joining CellCarta means working with dedicated professionals who are focused on achieving our mission of impacting the future of patient therapy. We make a difference in the lives of patients around the world! 

Join us as we make an impact on patient therapy!

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