HIV AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES RESEARCH UNIT
(DURBAN OFFICE)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation's health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
Chief Research Technologist: Laboratory Lead
Duration: 3-year contract
The South African Medical Research Council, HIV and Other Infectious Diseases Research Unit requires a qualified and experienced Laboratory Lead to oversee laboratory functioning at their 6 onsite laboratories and central laboratory facilities.
The successful candidate must have extensive knowledge of the functioning of clinical trial laboratories. They should have technical and scientific knowledge and management experience with research and diagnostic laboratories.
Responsibilities:
Management of central laboratory, central biorepository and site laboratories
Prepare all areas of the laboratory for audits ie. SAHPRA, SANAS, GCLP, FDA
Oversee internal compliancy checks and corrective action
Management of multiple laboratory projects and studies
Laboratory set up for new studies, new analyzers, new tests and methods
Development and maintenance of service level agreements with contracted laboratories
Development and review of laboratory SOPs
Oversee the laboratory EQA and IQA program
Management of laboratory staff
Laboratory risk management
Laboratory safety management
Laboratory asset management
Laboratory stock management
Laboratory document management
Laboratory supply chain management
Provide training and support to laboratory staff
Core Requirements:
B. Tech in Biomedical Technology - Clinical Pathology, or equivalent 4-year qualification in Laboratory Science / Biomedical Science or similar relevant qualification or higher
Registered with the HPCSA (Medical Technologist: Clinical Pathology)
5 years laboratory experience
5 years clinical trial experience
Management or working in the Lab experience
Experience with SANAS ISO15189 audit requirements – certificate required
Computer literate on Microsoft Excel; Word, PowerPoint
Advantageous:
Masters/PhD in laboratory science within HIV or other infectious diseases
1-2 years management leadership responsibilities/ experience
Certification in GCLP and International Air Transport Association (IATA) Certification
A valid certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Previous Laboratory management experience within a clinical trial setting
Experience with Laboratory audits, e.g. SANAS, FDA, GCLP etc
Attributes:
Able to work independently with minimum supervision
Able to meet strict deadlines
Able to work under pressure and multi-task
Be a team player with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent English, both verbal and written
Be pro-active, self-motivated, and energetic
Be flexible, adaptable, and innovative
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC's Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended).
The salary will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
Closing date: 23rd August 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R 741B) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS.
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