Lab Operations Senior Specialist

Main responsibilities

Support the daily operation of the Cell Therapy CMC laboratory, including laboratory readiness, workspace organization, consumable availability, sample and material coordination, and adherence to laboratory procedures

Support the procurement of lab equipment & external services; Monitor purchase requisitions, purchase orders, delivery status, backorders, and supplier issues, escalating delays where appropriate; work with Procurement and Legal to ensure purchasing activities follow company policies

Support the implementation and continuous improvement of laboratory SOPs, work instructions, checklists, and operational processes.

Help identify operational risks, bottlenecks, and recurring issues, and support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions

Support the planning and implementation use of LIMS, ELN, future digital tools e.g. for inventory, equipment management, project management, and knowledge management

Contribute to the development of digital tools and dashboards for inventory management, equipment maintenance, operational actions, and project-related spending.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or above in biological sciences, biotechnology, cell biology, pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, laboratory management, or a related discipline.

2–4 years of experience in laboratory operations, laboratory coordination, scientific support, procurement coordination, equipment management in a biotechnology/ pharmaceutical laboratory environment

Candidates with strong academic or project experience relevant to laboratory operations may also be considered.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, strong ownership to follow up on open actions

Good communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with scientists and cross-functional stakeholders.

Good written skills in English; Chinese communication for local stakeholder and supplier coordination

Preferred Skills:

Experience supporting a cell therapy, gene therapy, biologics -related laboratory.

Experience with LIMS, ELN, inventory management systems, equipment management systems, or laboratory digitalization projects.

Date Posted
15-Oct-2026

Closing Date
30-Dec-2026

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