Laboratory Administration

Our client is a global leader in the biotechnology and agricultural innovation industry, known for its commitment to quality, compliance, and scientific advancement. With a strong presence in both local and international markets, the company upholds the highest operational standards across its laboratory and technical services. We are currently seeking a Laboratory Administrator to join their Technical Services team in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing critical laboratory documentation, supporting ISO compliance, maintaining safety and inventory standards, and overseeing end-to-end purchasing processes. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and act as the main point of contact for internal and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and maintains analytical instrumentation for DNA assay preparation, HT-PCR and DNA detection
• Plans and organises daily work schedules to meet laboratory service level demands under periodic supervision
• Ensures samples are handled and processed with the utmost integrity and with attention to detail 
• Collects, analyses and interprets data to monitor quality control of the HT equipment performance
• Ensures HT equipment is cleaned, maintained, logbooks up to date, and correctly turned on and shut down as required
• Provides technical insight to management to continuously improve suitability of the laboratory environment for the HT equipment
• Reports technical issues immediately to management which may affect service level and works to resolve issues with priority
• Performs equipment maintenance and calibrations as necessary
• Ad-hoc projects or company events as assigned

Requirements

• Master of Biotechnology, Science or Engineering in a physical or life sciences discipline
• At least 3 years’ experience working with robotics, high-throughput or automated machinery
• English (TOEIC > 750 or equivalent) essential and Thai desirable
• Experience in KASP genotyping desirable