Manager: Laboratory and Quality Assurance (Job Level 7)
at Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 07 Nov, 2024 | Not Specified | 08 Aug, 2024 | 5 year(s) or above | Molecular Virology,Multi Disciplinary Teams,Communication Skills,Safety Regulations | No | No |
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Description:
Duties/Pligte
- Managing the daily operation of the quality management system in a DNA sequencing laboratory;
- Implementing, managing, and maintaining ISO17025 and/or ISO15189 Quality Management Systems (management and technical);
- Participating in SANAS assessments and ensuring compliance;
- Interacting with clients and service providers of DNA sequencing services;
- Participating in external quality assurance (EQA) for DNA sequencing;
- Conducting problem-solving, root-cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and monitoring their effectiveness;
- Preparing reports and trend analyses to communicate the outcomes of all quality activities;
- Managing budgets and supervising laboratory staff;
- Publishing research findings in accredited peer-reviewed journals;
- Submitting grant funding proposals to national and international stakeholders.
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
- A PhD in molecular virology or a related discipline;
- HPCSA accreditation as a Medical Scientist;
- At least five years’ experience in running a DNA sequencing laboratory;
- Experience as a SANAS-nominated / facility representative;
- Demonstrated competence in leading a laboratory to attain ISO15189 and/or ISO17025 accreditation;
- Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory procedures, quality control principles, safety regulations, and data analysis techniques;
- Strong leadership abilities, combined with effective collaboration in multi-disciplinary teams;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong organisational skills coupled with meticulous attention to detail.
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
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None.
Responsibilities:
- Managing the daily operation of the quality management system in a DNA sequencing laboratory;
- Implementing, managing, and maintaining ISO17025 and/or ISO15189 Quality Management Systems (management and technical);
- Participating in SANAS assessments and ensuring compliance;
- Interacting with clients and service providers of DNA sequencing services;
- Participating in external quality assurance (EQA) for DNA sequencing;
- Conducting problem-solving, root-cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and monitoring their effectiveness;
- Preparing reports and trend analyses to communicate the outcomes of all quality activities;
- Managing budgets and supervising laboratory staff;
- Publishing research findings in accredited peer-reviewed journals;
- Submitting grant funding proposals to national and international stakeholders
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:5.0Max:10.0 year(s)
Pharmaceuticals
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Clinical Pharmacy
Phd
Proficient
1
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa