Laboratory Manager

**Main purpose of the job**:

- To manage and oversee the coordination of sample registration on the LDMS system and retrieval of samples according to client-specific requests operating within GCLP practice and maintaining quality assurance

**Location**:

- **Braamfontein - Johannesburg**

**Key performance areas**:

- Management of Repository_
- Coordinate daily storage of clinical trial samples onto LDMS
- Supervise data input onto the LDMS system and sample labeling
- Allocate the sample position in the freezer on LDMS (for retrieval purposes)
- Plans and manages the activities of staff to ensure they achieve their performance objectives and ensure the most optimal utilization of available resources
- Train and develop staff
- Oversee and implement safe working conditions and procedures in order to ensure compliance with all legislation
- Specimen receiving and Shipping management_
- Coordinate and monitor retrieval of stored samples on request from sponsors
- Prepare a list of samples to be retrieved for internal use or for shipping and allocate them to LDMS coordinators
- Oversee sample retrieval, preparation, and shipping to other sites for testing (locally or overseas)
- Ensure that boxes packed by LDMS coordinators are packaged into the correct shipping containers and complete the relevant paperwork
- Housekeeping_
- Oversee daily maintenance of freezers to ensure good working order
- Sign log sheets to ensure that instruments are maintained in proper working order
- Ensure general cleanliness of work areas and neatness around the repository including proper storage of ancillary equipment when not in use
- Quality control and updating of standard operating procedures_
- Monitor regular Quality Control of stored samples and outstanding LDMS lists
- Resolve all LDMS/LIMS issues and respond to queries from the study sponsor
- Review and implement change to standard operating procedures in order to ensure the repository and shipping support functions are constantly of high quality, cost-effective and safe provision of service
- Assist Cape Town laboratory with repository issues; shipments and LDMS queries ensuring designated samples are shipped to the main repository on time
- Budgeting, costing, and project management support _
- Develop an annual operating budget for the repository
- Monitor and control expenses against budget in order to control costs and maximize the profitability of the repository
- Interact with project managers, study sponsors, third-party labs, and site co-coordinators to resolve site queries
- Staff Management_
- Planning and managing the activities of staff to ensure they achieve their performance objectives and ensure the most optimal utilization of available resources
- Training and developing staff to ensure they have the skills required by the organization and are able to achieve their performance objectives
- Oversee and implement safe working conditions and procedures in order to ensure a safe working environment plus compliance with all legislation

**Required minimum education and training**:

- **National Diploma in Medical Technology or Bio-repository Management or equivalent**

**Required minimum work experience**:

- **5 years of experience**

**Professional body registration**:

- **Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Medical Technician or Scientist (desired)**

**Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities**:

- A clinical trial background/experience will be advantageous with pre-analytical experience
- Must be an LDMS-certified user of the system
- Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) courses required
- Must have IATA certification (shipping certification)
- Ability to optimize processes to achieve maximum efficiencies and work under pressure
- Able to provide staff with technical expertise
- Must have PBMC Isolation and ELISPOT setup experience
- The incumbent is required to physically handle specimens and set freezer temperatures which may expose him/her to liquid nitrogen splashes and freezer burn
- The incumbent will be working in a -20 C cold room
- The job requires the incumbent to be on standby 24 hours a day in order to respond to freezer alarms outside normal working hours
- Good communication skills are required as the incumbent will be communicating with subordinates, couriers, project managers, site co-ordinators and management

**TO APPLY**:

- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
- _AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant._
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.

**Please note**:

- **Our Client, WHC - DIH, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.**:

- WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity g