Laboratory Supervisor

Be a part of an exciting, new venture:

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  Work with a world class Team:

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Competitive remuneration, great working environment
Our client, Pacific Clinical Research Network is a group of private research facilities, with sites located across New Zealand.

This rare opportunity for specialist laboratory research professional to join the team at the currently under construction, Phase I Unit in North Auckland.

The new clinic will open its doors mid 2023.

PCRN believe in promoting a supportive and professional work environment and have a well-established Leadership Team and Board leading PCRN into new ventures.

The role of the Laboratory Supervisor is a specialised and important role, ensuring the collection, processing, storage and transfer of laboratory samples collected in the course of the clinical trial are as per protocol and study procedure.

The Laboratory Supervisor will:

• Maintain a sound working knowledge of the laboratory sampling requirements for clinical trials
• Work alongside study sponsors in development of study specific procedures for laboratory sample, collection, processing, storage, and transfer
• Ensure adherence to laboratory sample, collection, processing, storage, transfer protocols
• Establish quality standards to maintain laboratory equipment performance
• Maintain laboratory team by recruiting (in conjunction with the Operations Manager), selecting, orienting, and training employees
• Coach and mentor the laboratory team, conducting annual appraisals on direct reports (Laboratory Technicians)
• Maintain laboratory productivity by monitoring employee capacity with the clinical trial requirements
• Determine specific equipment needs/availability for laboratory sample collection, processing, storage, and transfer
• Keep supplies stocked by determining inventory levels
• Identify informational needs to manage medical laboratory systems
• Comply with all professional continuing education licensure requirements
• Work with Investigators, and other research staff to maintain protocol requirements.
• Assist in the collection and collation of source documents and trial data/study documentation accurately, completely, legibly and in a timely manner, as per protocol and as per pertaining to laboratory testing
• Assist as required in the completion of laboratory sample collection, processing, storage, and shipment
• Monitor laboratory work processes to ensure that study is conducted per protocol/procedure within the allocated budget in a timely manner
• A Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, Biological Science, Chemistry or another health and science field
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a medical laboratory
• Expert knowledge of laboratory health and safety protocols.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, leading by example, and providing direction
• Excellent organisation and planning skills, with high attention to detail
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Flexibility, although this work is typically Monday to Friday, able to meet changing requirements associated with the nature of clinical trials (including early morning and weekend work at times)
• Excellent administration and computing skills
• High attention to detail, maintaining excellent documentation practices
• Experience with clinical trials (preferable, but not essential)
• Awareness of fundamental business principles and an awareness of the clinical trial industry

Why PCRN?
Working as part of an expert team with competitive remuneration and an exciting place to work. PCRN is built on, and values working as a team. You'll experience absolute professionalism, with a hint of humour and collaboration. This is an exciting new role, with a strong and supportive management team and a great reputation.

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Applications will be reviewed as received.

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