Lab Technician

Job Summary
The Lab Technician performs routine and project-based laboratory operations at StemCell Innovations Pte. Ltd. under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, in accordance with approved procedures, training and competency-based authorisation. The role covers sample reception, cord blood and cord tissue processing, QC testing, cryogenic storage, equipment and facility support, validation or qualification support, documentation and QMS compliance with independence increasing as competence is demonstrated and authorised.

Key Responsibilities
Cord Blood and Cord Tissue Processing

• Perform sample reception, pre-processing, cord blood and cord tissue processing, freezing, transfer, retrieval, and cryogenic storage according to approved procedures and assigned competence.

• Follow approved SOPs, work instructions, forms and worksheets to ensure proper handling of biological specimens.

Quality Control and Instruments

• Perform assigned QC and sample-related tests and operate relevant instruments under authorisation.

• Carry out routine start-up, shutdown, checks, cleaning, basic troubleshooting and promptly escalate abnormal findings, deviations or equipment issues.

Validation and Project Support

• Perform assigned validation, PQ or other qualification runs under the direction of the Laboratory Manager or Senior Lab Technologist.

• Support data entry and compilation, result entry, table or template preparation and report formatting.

SOP and QMS

• Provide practical feedback on operational issues and improvement points.

• Assist in drafting, updating and correcting SOPs, forms and worksheets when assigned.

Specimen Management and Records

• Maintain accurate records of samples, including storage location, processing history and ensure proper labelling and tracking of specimens.

• Complete records, logs, worksheets, trackers, system entries accurately and on time in accordance with Good Documentation Practice.

Compliance, Safety and Facility Support

• Adhere to safety protocols, cleanroom discipline, and regulatory requirements in the handling of biological and cryogenic materials.

• Support cleanroom readiness and cleaning, BSC and consumable preparation, equipment and temperature monitoring, stock checks and audit readiness.

Job Requirement
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science or a related discipline.

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in a clinical laboratory, cell processing, tissue banking, cord blood or cord tissue banking or other quality-controlled laboratory environment is preferred.

• Working knowledge of biological sample handling, aseptic technique, laboratory safety, cleanroom practice, cryopreservation, QC testing and controlled documentation.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs.