LABORATORY MANAGER

JOB PURPOSE : To ensure the laboratory operates in an efficient and effective manner to deliver testing and inspection services for the Company in line with international and industry recognised standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for the development and implementation of laboratory policies, processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and safety in all laboratory operations
• Manage the daily operations of the laboratory to ensure that tests are performed accurately and efficiently in conformance with established methods, instructions and quality standards, and results are reported in a timely manner as per Company and customer requirements
• Provide inputs on laboratory capabilities to assist regional management in creating local / regional marketing and business development strategies
• Responsible for reviewing and monitoring the financial performance (., P&L of the laboratory as per Company frameworks and procedures
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance laboratory capabilities and capacity with a view of continual improvement and present relative strategies to regional management
• Keep abreast of industry best practices in respect to robotic laboratory automations and process industrialization to drive efficiencies in laboratory practices
• Participate in the development of quotations, bids and technical evaluation to support the tendering and procurement process
• Support the Finance department to follow up with customers on outstanding payment (collections) issues and ensure timely resolution;
• Oversee laboratory stock requirements ensuring the suitability and availability of equipment, consumables, stock levels, change of supplier or particular resources for the lab
• Develop and implement plans for increasing income and / or reduce costs to support the achievement of business objectives
• Lead the laboratory team and provide technical support in data analysis and reporting whilst ensuring compliance with quality standards
• Responsible for planning preventive and scheduled maintenance and ensuring any service requests are completed as per operational requirements
• Provides guidance and assistance to the laboratory team concerning work methods, the use of equipment and techniques including method development and validation, uncertainty of measurements, and participate in proficiency testing programmes (PTP)
• Review and resolve performance, process, quality and technical related issues arising within the laboratory and implement preventive actions as and when required, and raise unresolved concerns to relevant stakeholders for resolution
• Ensure compliance with all relevant (internal and external) regulations including QHSSE requirements using company policies and procedures as appropriate
• Coach, lead and manage the performance of team members by helping them overcome professional challenges in order to accomplish their responsibilities in an accurate and efficient manner.

HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY :

Identifies and assess key HSE risks at the workplace / work front. Actively participates in dialogue with the workforce and HSE team. Follows up and takes action on non-conformance to safety and quality issues. Applies the disciplinary procedure where required. Identifies and reports on risks impacting the business. Applies the disciplinary procedure where required. Identifies and reports on risks impacting the business.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE :

JOB PURPOSE : To ensure the laboratory operates in an efficient and effective manner to deliver testing and inspection services for the Company in line with international and industry recognised standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsible for the development and implementation of laboratory policies, processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and safety in all laboratory operations

Manage the daily operations of the laboratory to ensure that tests are performed accurately and efficiently in conformance with established methods, instructions and quality standards, and results are reported in a timely manner as per Company and customer requirements

Provide inputs on laboratory capabilities to assist regional management in creating local / regional marketing and business development strategies

Responsible for reviewing and monitoring the financial performance (., P&L of the laboratory as per Company frameworks and procedures

Continuously seek opportunities to enhance laboratory capabilities and capacity with a view of continual improvement and present relative strategies to regional management

Keep abreast of industry best practices in respect to robotic laboratory automations and process industrialization to drive efficiencies in laboratory practices

Participate in the development of quotations, bids and technical evaluation to support the tendering and procurement process

Oversee laboratory stock requirements ensuring the suitability and availability of equipment, consumables, stock levels, change of supplier or particular resources for the lab

Develop and implement plans for increasing income and / or reduce costs to support the achievement of business objectives

Lead the laboratory team and provide technical support in data analysis and reporting whilst ensuring compliance with quality standards

Responsible for planning preventive and scheduled maintenance and ensuring any service requests are completed as per operational requirements

Provides guidance and assistance to the laboratory team concerning work methods, the use of equipment and techniques including method development and validation, uncertainty of measurements, and participate in proficiency testing programmes (PTP)

Review and resolve performance, process, quality and technical related issues arising within the laboratory and implement preventive actions as and when required, and raise unresolved concerns to relevant stakeholders for resolution

Ensure compliance with all relevant (internal and external) regulations including QHSSE requirements using company policies and procedures as appropriate

Coach, lead and manage the performance of team members by helping them overcome professional challenges in order to accomplish their responsibilities in an accurate and efficient manner.

HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY :

Identifies and assess key HSE risks at the workplace / work front. Actively participates in dialogue with the workforce and HSE team. Follows up and takes action on non-conformance to safety and quality issues. Applies the disciplinary procedure where required. Identifies and reports on risks impacting the business. Applies the disciplinary procedure where required. Identifies and reports on risks impacting the business.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE :

Bachelors’ degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Food Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Molecular Biology, Environmental Sciences, Petroleum Sciences / Engineering, or a relevant discipline

Degree requirements may vary depending on the laboratory scope

Minimum of 12 (twelve) years of relevant experience

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 10 (ten) years’ experience will be considered for this role.

Fluent english spoken and written.