Job Vacancy for Laboratory Manager

The MRC unit, The Gambia is the medical research largest establishment conducting laboratory, field based and clinical research in the developing country. The aim is to improve the health of people in developing countries by contributing to the development, testing and safe adoption of interventions aimed at reducing the burden of morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases
We welcome applications to appoint:
1. LABORATORY MANAGER
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Based at MRC bases
- Responsible for daily management of the bases field station’s research laboratory providing technical and managerial support to the various research projects hosted at the site
- Develop processes towards a steady programme of quality improvement and change management to ensure that all related laboratory practices meet the MRC guidelines and accepted international standards
REQUIREMENTS:
- BSC/MSC in biomedical sciences or related field
- At least 1 years experience in active work in a research laboratory environment
- At least 1 years experience in a laboratory management role
- Experience in the use and management of routine research laboratory technology
- Knowledge of new and specialized research laboratory technologies and techniques
- Experience in implementing change management as it pertains to ensuring quality improvement and laboratory practices and safety
- Good knowledge of cold chain of custody sample management
- Knowledge of procurement sources and storage procedures for laboratory consumables and equipment
- Experience in the safe shipment of biological samples
- Keenness to train and impart knowledge
- Previous experience working in capacity development in Africa and developing world
- IATA shipping training
- Training in quality management systems and processes as they pertain to research and clinical laboratory environments
- Excellent written and spoken English, record keeping, communication and supervising skills
- Knowledge of medical audits and basic computer skills
- Ability to deal sensitively with patients and ability to work well in a multi disciplinary team
- Willingness to work flexi time and be on the on call roll
- proven experience of managing staff
- Ability to work well in a multi disciplinary team
- Interest in clinical research into the diseases of the tropics
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Please send your application with detailed CV mail to:
[email protected]