Laboratory Manager - Quality Assurance

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB008476/LB

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Location:

North West, South Africa

Salary:

900000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Managing a high-tech laboratory and its equipment in Lichtenburg. This role will be responsible for managing all quality tests required within the budget for Africa. This entails managing the workload of seed analysts and temporary labour reporting into this role. Industry is agriculture - seeds.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications:

Minimum of a MSc degree in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics or relevant field (PhD would be preferred)
Experience of quantitative and qualitative analysis of biological samples
Experience in current molecular methods and analysis
Experience in current seed physiology and relevant analysis
Knowledge of SAP

Results orientated
Relationships and networking
Technical skills
Analytical skills Reliability
Disciplined
Manage challenge and handle work pressure well

Key Competencies:

Lead with purpose / Grow yourself and others
Act Sustainably and be a role model
Build trust and be a role model
Create value for the customer
Be accountable

Responsibilities:

Leading, motivating and developing people
Running and maintaining of relevant hardware and software in the lab
Track all samples and results progress, analysis of data and reporting on trends and customer requests
Maintaining and troubleshooting of high-tech equipment in the lab
Follow QMS system for the laboratory
Ensure that all tests are being accurately performed and keeping track of all these samples for results and record keeping purposes.
Conform to GLP principals and other prescribed quality systems and relevant regulations
To ensure all relevant information is supplied timeously and accurately signing of on data integrity
Responsible for new testing protocols in line with specialization, example new methods and techniques, related to business needs with a focus on cost saving
To assist the Biotechnology and Physiology lab managers to ensure total quality per customer needs
Communication of all results in a timely manner to internal and external customers
Inventory planning and stock keeping
Interaction with all vendors for contact negotiations and new technologies
Participate in Global projects and surveys
Strategic thinking
Manage the QC budget with a focus on cost saving initiatives

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