Senior Laboratory Manager

5 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time
About the Role

This position is part of Wits Mycology, a division that focuses on improving outcomes for people affected by serious fungal diseases in South Africa and the African region. The successful candidate will manage the research laboratory and oversee the division's laboratory work programme.

Main Responsibilities

  • Provide programme oversight to ensure the coordination, integration, and efficient delivery of all lab programmes and activities.
  • Support lab staff in strategies, troubleshooting, planning, developing, and executing programme activities.
  • Drive lab strategy in line with long-term operational strategic objectives.

Key Performance Areas

  • Lab coordination and management: Ensure effective and efficient implementation of approved budgets for lab programmes and projects.
  • Financial, supply chain, and contract management: Ensure contract management is in line with applicable policies and procedures.
  • Stakeholder engagement and grant writing: Identify funding opportunities and lead proposal development.
  • Staff management: Support lab staff in managing workload and research priorities.

Requirements

  • PhD in Medical Microbiology with ± 5 years' experience in microbiology and molecular laboratory management.
  • HPCSA registration and competence to authorise and sign out diagnostic samples would be an advantage.
  • Experience with NGS, specifically Illumina sequencing platforms, is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in data capturing and management of data.
  • Experience in a clinical or research microbiology laboratory.
  • Experience in nucleic acid extraction from various specimens and microorganisms.

How to Apply

  • Only apply if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience mentioned above.
  • Submit a detailed, updated CV.
  • Note that applicants who do not adhere to these criteria will not be considered for the position.


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