Operations lead

The Operations lead shall oversee the the day to day operations of the microbiology and DNA lab

Job Title: Operations lead          

Job Level: Grade E

Reporting to: Operations Manager        

Department:Lab

Context:

Abiolabs Ltd is located in Ebene Business Park and is an accredited ISO 17025 testing and calibration lab. Abiolabs is a spin-off of Natec Medical, a renowned manufacturer of Percutaneous Interventional Medical Devices (PIDs) for the global market. Abiolabs offers specialized laboratory services and provides expert services in a wide range of areas, for example: Medical device analysis, Clean zone environment qualification, Mass metrology, Microbiology, and DNA testing. Abiolabs is also a distributor of medical tests and equipment.

Main Purpose of the Role:

The Operations lead shall oversee the the day to day operations of the microbiology and DNA lab.

The Operations lead performs analysis, maintenance & calibration of equipment and maintain ISO 17025 quality system.  He is responsible to comply with all company policies and the management relies on his full contribution to achieve quality objectives and company expectations within deadlines.

The Operations lead brings together managerial skills and knowledge of safety and lab procedures to ensure the smooth operation of the lab. Supervisory duties include scheduling staff, reordering supplies and maintaining security standards.

Main Accountabilities:

•Budget preparation in collaboration with Operations Manager

•Development, modification, verification & validation of methods

•Analysis of results, including statement of conformity, opinion & interpretation

•Manage daily operations (logistic & testing), in a way to safeguard impartiality. Perform      routine analysis when necessary

•Management of laboratory stock

•Manage Proficiency Testing programs and External Quality Assessment schemes in collaboration with Operations Manager

•Be responsible for equipment management, calibration and maintenance.

•Selection and monitoring of laboratory suppliers in collaboration with the Operations Manager

•Implement a Quality Management System for ISO 17025 accreditations of Abiolabs. Ensure implementation of the quality policy.

•Maintain ISO 17025 for testing and calibration laboratory.

•Ensure a safe laboratory environment in compliance with good practice and applicable requirements.

•Maintain media and reagents as needed for daily microbiological testing.

•Performs sampling for microbiological tests and collection of samples for testing as per requirements when required.

•Perform microbiological and biochemical tests as per selected protocols and ensuring validity of test results through Internal quality controls.

•Independently pursue an assigned series of processes, procedures or techniques in accordance with Abiolabs Ltd policies/procedures and customer requirements.

•Maintain laboratory condition, to include equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs and accurate records throughout all procedures.

•Maintain technical records for the department and ensure a full traceability of work done by using existing datasheets and exhibits.

•Share information in an open and timely manner to the Operations Manager.

•Assisting with managing priorities and schedule such that individual goals as well as team goals are achieved with encouraged participation in the team

•Yearly document review.

•Implement corrective actions linked to NC and CC.

•Calibration and maintenance of Abiolabs and clients’ equipment including mass balance calibration.

•Manage external and internal calibration and preventive maintenance for equipments based on calibration and preventive maintenance schedule

•Training of subordinate staff on microbiological activities.

•Supervise and coordinate the daily tasks of subordinate staffs.

•Performs internal auditing in the microbiology department based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

•Adhere to company policies and standards.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Certifications

BSc in microbiology or biotechnology is prefered

Experience      

3+ years experience working in an accredited lab

2+ years experience in a leadership role

Skills & Attributes       

•             Excellent managerial skills

•             Ability and drive to solve practical problems

•             Strong organizational skills

•             Ability to multitask

•             Capacity and knowledge to read, analyze and interpret technical results

•             Familiar with ISO 17025 standard

•             Project management skills, including the ability to track and manage inventory

•             Communication skills (Fluency in spoken Engish and French language)

•             Valid manual driver’s license