The position holder will be responsible for organizing the platform workflow and facilities allocation to users to maximize efficiency, speed, and quality and cost control for all projects.
Roles & Responsibilities
Principal Duties;
• Supervises Platform maintenance and organises QC, calibrations, equipment maintenance and maintenance controls;
• Keeps stock inventory and reorders consumables/reagents, verifies delivery and liaises with suppliers on quality, performance and cost issues;
Keeps track of SOPs in use in the lab and acts as a central reference;
Keeps central records of all Platform equipment and their location;
• Assists with special technical, logistics and coordination problems associated with running the Platform;
• Supervises all users of Platform equipment, signs off users as competent for all equipment;
• Evaluates existing procedures for possible improvements in reliability and efficiency;
• Applies GLP and verifies audit preparedness; and,
Follows safety procedures and checks, keeps COSHH documentation for all reagents, supervises induction of new users and keep training records.
Financial Management Duties.
• Accountability for and close monitoring of Platform expenditure and recoveries;
• Defines specifications and obtains quotes for procurement of consumables and equipment. Prepares orders and manages Platform budget;
• Arranges service contracts for preventive maintenance of all equipment;
• Issues invoices for services provided by the Platform (e.g. use of flow cytometer or ELISPOT reader); and,
• Works with the quality manager to support internal and external audits.
Person Specification
• MSc in a laboratory science, or equivalent;
• GCLP training/ current Allied Health Professions licence;
• Should possess more than two years’ experience in a clinical/research laboratory;
Experience in biomedical laboratory and working to GCLP standards;
• Previous experience in working in a laboratory Clinical Trials environment;
• Extensive practical experience across the major medical laboratory disciplines;
• Experience with IATA or an IATA certification;
• Experience managing and supporting different teams;
• Experience working in collaboration with external regulatory agencies;
• Demonstrable experience in administration and resource management;
• Experience of flow cytometry techniques, Cytometer usage and machine management;
• Should possess knowledge of GCP/GCLP;
• Knowledge of safety regulations;
• Provision of high quality training and supervision to staff and students;
• Lead quality assurance programs;
• Independent assay development & troubleshooting of new procedures;
• Knowledge or experience of Spectral Flow Cytometry; and,
Knowledge and experience of flow cytometry analysis;
Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation:
https://redcap.link/Laboratory_Manager_Immunology_Platform
Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting.
Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & certified copies of academic documents into one PDF document. Deadline for application is 26th May 2023, 5:00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications through the link provided will be accepted. You will receive a notification in your email if your application and documentation have been successfully received.
N.B: You will be required to present certified copies of your academic documentation before employment.
The applications should be addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49, Entebbe, Uganda.
Consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of the advert. Any form of lobbying at any stage will lead to automatic disqualification.
By submitting your personal information, you consent to the MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit holding and using it in accordance with its recruitment policy and procedure. The Unit reserves the right to verify documents attached with the relevant awarding institutions to authenticate their validity.