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Quality Management:
- Lead the development, strategic alignment and implementation of comprehensive quality management systems across all laboratory functions.
- Establish and manage laboratory processes aligned with accreditation standards (e.g. ISO standards), setting benchmarks for excellence and ensuring sustained compliance.
- Develop, implement, review and update quality assurance processes, including standard operating procedures and related documents, to maintain and elevate high standards.
- Verify research results and data capturing processes, ensuring data integrity that aligns with approved standard operating procedures.
- Analyse quality control data, generate detailed reports, and identify trends and areas for improvement to drive continuous quality enhancement.
- Define and implement laboratory-wide performance metrics, establishing measurable targets for quality and operational efficiency.
- Conduct internal audits and quality checks to ensure compliance with established standards, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate records for compliance, accreditation, and operational transparency.
- Provide strategic oversight and guidance to ensure seamless operational and technical execution in the laboratory, supporting autonomy for all laboratory staff, while maintaining alignment with laboratory standards and objectives.
- Strategically plan and manage laboratory resources, including forecasting future stock and equipment needs, securing quotations, placing orders, and aligning procurement with laboratory growth and research priorities.
- Oversee the development and implementation of laboratory infrastructure upgrades, identifying gaps, proposing solutions, and managing installation and integration processes to enhance operational capacity.
- Ensure that all laboratory logbooks are regularly updated, maintaining accurate records that align with quality and compliance standards.
- Oversee and execute routine maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with all laboratory staff and provide guidance regarding laboratory scheduling and resource allocation, ensuring the prioritization of high-impact research projects, the efficient use of resources, and the timely utilization of funding within designated time frames.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with application specialists and representatives to maximise technical support and drive innovation in laboratory practices.
- Provide focused training and supervision to postgraduate students, staff members and interns in fundamental aspects of sample handling, preparation, and storage.
- Train and guide postgraduate students and interns in conducting basic laboratory analyses, ensuring adherence to standard protocols.
- Support the development of practical skills aligned with quality control procedures and regulatory requirements, fostering a foundational understanding of laboratory operations.
- Coordinate and deliver OHS training for laboratory staff, interns, and students, emphasizing safe practices, emergency response procedures, and awareness of safety protocols.
- Explore and recommend opportunities for external training collaborations to enhance the lab's capabilities and align practices with industry standards.
- Continuously evaluate training needs within the lab and adjust programs to address core challenges and ensure consistent alignment with research goals.
- Develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines to ensure a safe working environment that complies with relevant regulations and standards.
- Establish and oversee robust protocols for the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, including medical and chemical waste, to minimize risks and environmental impact.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and audits of laboratory facilities, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions to address deficiencies.
- Ensure the availability and proper functioning of safety equipment, such as eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, and personal protective equipment (PPE), and manage their regular maintenance and inspection.
- Coordinate with the designated department to ensure effective emergency preparedness initiatives, including the implementation of evacuation plans, spill response protocols, and first-aid readiness, to safeguard personnel and uphold research integrity.
- Monitor and document OHS compliance through meticulous record-keeping, reporting incidents, and tracking corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement in safety standards.
- Promote a culture of safety and risk awareness, encouraging proactive identification and reporting of potential risks to foster accountability and shared responsibility within the laboratory team.
- Provide support to laboratory staff in managing increased workloads, including the analysis of samples for various research projects as needed.
- Assist with special research projects assigned by the Research Director.
- Perform other duties as required to ensure the smooth operation of the laboratory during periods of high demand.
- An honours degree in Biochemistry (NQF level 8) or related fields of studies.
- A Master of Science degree in Biochemistry (NQF level 9) or related fields of studies.
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Biological Scientist or a Medical Biomedical Technologist.
- A minimum of three (3) years laboratory experience in pathology, haematology and immunology.
- A minimum of three (3) years experience in ISO 17025.
- A minimum of three (3) years experience in laboratory auditing.
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