Are you ready to take ownership of critical laboratory equipment and ensure everything stays
compliant, reliable and ready for action?
If so, you’ll fit right in at Crux Biolabs.
Our company is growing fast – and we’re seeking a driven Equipment Manager to jump on board and grow with us.
What does that look like? You will play a central role in the laboratory, supporting our tight-knit team of scientists helping pharma companies create medicines that save lives.
Driven by science, respected for results
At Crux Biolabs, we love one thing: science. It’s what unites us and drives us to help our clients create safe and effective medicines the world can access. (Our lab coats are just a bonus.)
Since day one in 2011, we’ve supported clinical and pre-clinical pharmaceutical development projects
from Australia and around the globe. Our team is small – 55 to be exact – but our results speak volumes. That’s why we work with some of the best pharmaceutical and biotech companies and clinical research organisations.
The Crux Biolabs evolution
Like the human cells we analyse, Crux Biolabs is growing fast. We’re on the hunt for someone keen to be a part of our growth. Someone excited to join Australia’s pharmaceutical and clinical development ecosystem – at the ground level.
What does that mean for you? Ample opportunity to innovate. And a career trajectory that matches our expanding horizons.
The culture that awaits you inside Crux Biolabs
Fast-paced: Think of our labs as a racetrack – and you’re the pit crew chief. Your attention to detail will keep us running at peak performance.
Innovative: Always wanted to create something new? Here’s your chance. Drive continuous improvement across equipment systems, documentation and compliance processes to optimise laboratory operations.
Supportive: Thrive in a culture that values inclusivity and development. Your ideas are heard, your efforts applauded, and your successes celebrated.
Rewarding: Work hard and be rewarded with a competitive salary and flexible work arrangements.
Impactful: This isn’t just another job – it’s an opportunity to shape how we work and leave a lasting impression on a growing Australian industry.
A day in your new work life
As a Senior Equipment Specialist will support scientists who are helping pharmaceutical
clients develop safe and effective medicines. You will have a direct impact on how smoothly our operations run and how confidently our teams work day to day.
You will gain added exposure to validation activities, quality systems and operational workflows,
making this ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on environment with opportunities to expand into broader laboratory operations.
Your day-to-day may include
- Managing procurement, installation, qualification, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Maintaining equipment master lists and asset registers
- Partnering with scientists, validation and operations teams to define equipment needs and
resolve issues
- Authoring, reviewing and maintaining equipment-related SOPs and
Supporting risk assessments, change controls, deviation investigations and CAPA activities
This role suits someone who is organised, technically confident and keen to deepen their skills
within a regulated laboratory environment.
What we’re looking for
- A proactive individual who is collaborative and comfortable working autonomously
in a regulated scientific environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Laboratory Technology or related field
- 5 to 8 years of experience in a regulated GCLP, GLP, GMP or ISO environment
- Strong experience managing laboratory equipment and performing IQ, OQ and PQ
- Knowledge of validation, calibration, metrology and quality management systems
- Skilled in risk assessment, root cause investigation and documentation discipline
- Ability to influence stakeholders with high ownership and accountability
- High accountability and a strong sense of ownership
Ready to join the Crux Biolabs team?
If you’re a self-starter looking to grow your career in science, this is the moment you’ve been waiting
for.
To be considered, you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or have an appropriate working visa.
We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, as well as from all members of the LGBTQI community.
How to Apply: Apply via the Seek portal with a cover letter (telling us how your experience relates to this role) and a brief resume. For further information, please contact us at recruitment@thesavegroup.com.au
