Laboratory Technician / Research Laboratory Support

Laboratory Technician / Research Laboratory Support

We are looking for a hands-on laboratory professional to support product research, sample management, analytical testing, and laboratory operations in a fast-paced research environment. This role supports laboratory teams across sample preparation, testing coordination, equipment upkeep, documentation, inventory control, and selected consumer study activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the pull-out, storage, preparation and submission of samples and raw materials for stability and technical testing.
2. Support sample preparation and batch making activities in research laboratories, including raw material handling, equipment setup, product handling and data recording.
3. Perform or support analytical and laboratory testing using relevant methods and instruments, including routine result analysis and reporting.
4. Review and maintain laboratory data and records in applicable systems, and escalate out-of-specification results within required timelines.
5. Coordinate laboratory inventory, consumables, chemicals and reagents, including registration, procurement, stock monitoring and disposal.
6. Support equipment scheduling, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and servicing, while maintaining accurate records.
7. Maintain laboratory safety, housekeeping and audit readiness standards in accordance with applicable procedures and requirements.
8. Provide logistics and operational support for selected consumer or research studies, including sample, survey and data collection activities.
9. Provide ad hoc support to cross-functional laboratory and research teams as required.

Requirements

1. Diploma, Higher Nitec or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Laboratory Technology or a related discipline.
2. Relevant experience in laboratory operations, analytical testing, sample handling or research support is preferred.
3. Experience with laboratory instruments or techniques such as HPLC, gas chromatography, auto-titration, pH, viscosity or spectrophotometry is an advantage.
4. Comfortable working with laboratory documentation, data systems, inventory processes and standard operating procedures.
5. Strong attention to detail, good time management and the ability to work safely and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
6. A team player with a hands-on attitude and willingness to support different laboratory and research activities.

Preferred Experiences

1. Experience supporting product research laboratories, consumer studies, stability testing, or analytical laboratory operations in a regulated or structured environment will be viewed favourably.