Lab Services Technician

About PSC Biotech

PSC Biotech® Corporation is a global leader in biotech consultancy since 1996, headquartered in Pomona, California, with operations across Ireland, India, Singapore, Australia, and the US. Serving over 350 clients in 23 countries, we specialize in cloud-based Quality Management software, regulatory inspection services, pharmaceutical contract manufacturing, and metrology solutions.

We disrupt traditional consultancy by fostering a unique employee value proposition that offers the chance to work alongside highly skilled peers in a multicultural pharma and biotech environment. Our employees benefit from permanent contracts, career development through training and mentorship, and exposure to top-tier pharmaceutical client sites.

Role Overview

The Lab Services Technician is responsible for managing daily laboratory functions, ensuring timely support for Biologics Centre of Excellence (BCoE) studies, and maintaining a safe, efficient lab environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional departments to coordinate lab activities.
• Prepare buffers, media, and cleaning solutions ranging from 10 mL to 500 L, including verifying pH, conductivity, and osmolality.
• Record all preparation procedures and outcomes in Electronic Lab Notebooks.
• Complete necessary BPD and safety risk assessment trainings.
• Provide laboratory support for manufacturing and quality control study requests.
• Manage biohazardous waste inactivation processes.
• Clean laboratory equipment regularly, such as biosafety cabinets, incubators, fume hoods, water baths, freezers, and refrigerators.
• Conduct daily calibrations of pH/conductivity probes and monitor freezer temperatures.
• Perform weekly calibration of balances and clean fume hoods.
• Carry out monthly maintenance including cleaning biosafety cabinets, water baths, and pH probes.
• Oversee freezer management tasks, including liquid nitrogen monitoring, defrosting, and preventative maintenance.
• Coordinate with equipment management regarding any technical issues.
• Order and manage raw materials and consumables inventory.
• Serve as primary lab contact for logistics including warehouse, shipping, and off-site storage.
• Conduct water and condensate sampling following established procedures for lab RIW, LPUW, and clean steam.
• Maintain cell bank dewars with weekly liquid nitrogen refills.
• Monitor alarms for controlled temperature units.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of 6S workplace organization principles within the lab.
• Maintain accurate fridge and freezer sample tracking and execute annual freezer defrosts.

Performance Metrics

• Compliance with laboratory operation plans and deliverable schedules.
• Adherence to safety and quality standards ensuring no compliance audit observations.
• Effective stakeholder communication through Daily Management Systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• Possession of NCEA certificate in a related field or relevant administrative qualifications is preferred.
• One to two years of experience in laboratory housekeeping, ideally within a GMP-regulated environment.

Additional Information

This position is a 12-month contract role based onsite in Cork, County Cork, Ireland, with potential for extension.