Lab Equipment Lead
Core
Lead a team of operations professionals to manage the lifecycle of laboratory equipment in R&D labs, ensuring availability, functionality, and compliance to support scientific productivity.
Role type
Senior Lab Equipment Lead (Operations & Lifecycle Management)
Builds
Operational excellence in lab equipment management, supporting the R&D project pipeline for vaccines and medicines.
Domain
Biopharmaceutical R&D / Laboratory Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Equipment lifecycle management, Commissioning and validation, Team leadership, Budget management, Vendor relationship management, EHS compliance, Quality system implementation, Stakeholder collaboration, Project planning, Risk management
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in engineering, PMP certification, Lean/Six Sigma expertise, CMMS/asset management tools, IQ/OQ/PQ qualification experience, Continuous improvement methodologies
Technologies
CMMS systems, Project Management tools
Responsibilities
Oversee equipment commissioning, upgrades, qualification, and decommissioning; Manage equipment lifecycle from URS definition to inventory update; Ensure Good Scientific Practices and quality standards are embedded; Support CAPEX demand collection and budget tracking; Drive employee engagement and team development; Serve as Subject Matter Expert for lab operations processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities