Chief Research Technologist: Laboratory Lead (R741B) - Closing Date: 23 August 2024

Chief Research Technologist: Laboratory Lead (R741B) - Closing Date: 23 August 2024
Company:

South African Medical Research Council



Job Function:

Research

Details of the offer

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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Chief Research Technologist: Laboratory Lead (R741B) - Closing Date: 23 August 2024
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South African Medical Research Council



Job Function:

Research

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