Laboratory Manager at Proten

Company Description

A Quality control solutions provider within the scientific sector.

Over the years, in order to remain competitive  and advanced in scientific solutions, The Company has partnered with leading European and American Scientific Product Manufacturers as well having Four (4) laboratories across Africa which provide Analytical Laboratory Testing for many market
Job Description

Department:   Laboratory Department

Position: Laboratory Manager

Reporting to:  Managing Director

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages activities and programs within the laboratory facility; manages records for all activities and programs, as necessary; provides technical support for laboratory equipment, supplies, and data analysis tools;
• Responsible for overseeing safety and security of laboratory facilities including maintaining current knowledge of all relevant protocols, regulations, standards, and safety procedures as well as developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and obtaining relevant certifications for the laboratory.
• Supervising personnel functions such as on the job training, evaluating performance, work schedules, assignments
• Advises, guides, and/or directs on operational activities and/or government, industry, or institutional regulatory guidelines;
• Oversees inventory management such as selecting, purchasing, storing, and allocating of laboratory equipment, supplies, and data analysis tools;
• Responsible for laboratory equipment, supplies, and data analysis tools including inspecting, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting; performs and documents routine advanced quality assurance and preventive maintenance
• Manages financial activities and/or reports pertaining to the laboratory; assists in the preparation of budget estimates;
• Perform various technical duties in support of research activities;
• Collaborates with and/or serves as a liaison to agencies, administrators, departments, and/or stakeholders; represents senior administration on committees;
• Monitors, researches, and distributes information regarding implementing changes in regulatory guidelines as well as trends and developments in techniques and technology relevant to the field; maintains and updates protocol manuals;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• A. Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline closely related to the position
• A minimum of (2) years work experience in both Chemical, Microbiology, Quality assurance and Health and safety practices in similar setting closely related to the position OR and/or work experience totaling seven (7) years

Additional Qualification:

• A Master’s Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position will be an added advantage

Additional Information

knowledge of these equipment is necessary

• Ion chromatography
• Gas chromatography (GC)
• High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
• UV
• NIR
• Heavy metal analysis
• Other basic laboratory equipment e.g/ PH meter, e.t.c.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment such as HPL, GC, FTNIR, e.t.c., related supplies, computer hardware and software, and their applications.
• Skill in utilizing organization and time management and in effectively managing multiple priorities on a daily basis.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Ability to analyze and develop guidelines, procedures and systems to outline specific goals and implement plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish tasks.
• Ability to identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Ability to interpret work related documents, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.