Senior Laboratory Specialist, Tech Ops

Senior Laboratory Specialist, Tech Ops

The Senior Laboratory Specialist, Tech Ops researches and develops new medicines for unmet medical needs through innovative medical science from inception, through clinical trials to commercialization. Assesses, monitors and ensures products meet clinical safety standards. Conducts sophisticated analysis, manages research information systems and technical documentation. May be involved in providing para-professional laboratory support for product testing after collection. Establishes relationship with regulatory authorities to establish and maintain registration licenses to sell products globally. Designs and implements business experimental processes to enable product research and development. Designs related integrated process and candidate/product team activities and directs technical and operational activities to ensure planned project outcomes, and enables portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, and risk management. Provides and contributes to project progression and reports, as required, to project or program committees for decision-making support. Leads teams in the development of program and project strategy, and lifecycle management planning. Develops systems to support dynamic portfolio management. Serves a key role in portfolio evaluation process. Drives initiatives across research and development units to create fully integrated strategies. Monitors and reports on portfolio status and proactively addresses and resolves issues. May design and develop manufacturing processes for new or existing products, taking into consideration problems inherent in the transfer of technology from research to manufacturing. Develops procedures for the economical mass production in cooperation with pilot-plant and production departments. Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables. As required, will need to operate within the current regulatory and compliance environments.

Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Supports the team in leveraging technology platform capabilities to contribute to project goals.
• Assists in the coordination of local and global research and development activities under guidance.
• Participates in collaborative efforts with other CSL sites and external partners, with supervision.
• Applies foundational knowledge of relevant scientific disciplines to support laboratory tasks and project execution.
• Works under close to moderate supervision to meet operational objectives with limited impact on broader departmental outcomes.
• Resolves routine problems and contributes to discussions on more complex issues with support from senior team members.
• Communicates effectively within the team, sharing relevant information and adhering to established policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., molecular biology, cellular biology, biochemistry, or related field).
• Up to 2 years of laboratory or research experience, including internships or academic lab work.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
• Strong willingness to learn and grow within a collaborative research environment.