Team Lead & Senior Analyst Microbiology Laboratory

Job Description

Team Lead

• Running the day to day operations of microbiology lab.
• Test food products, non-food products, water and any other items which require microbial analysis in accordance to standard operating procedures, techniques, national, international and industry standards or clients guidelines.
• Responsible for all lab technical issues, equipment utilization and reviewing processes to achieve the operational excellence to improve turnaround time and quality of service.
• Efficient and cost-effective lab materials management and supply chain, to achieve the required TAT, accuracy of results with effective materials cost.
• Train and supervise subordinate personnel emphasizing on the need for accuracy and reliability.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in compliance with the laboratory’s QA/QC system with an emphasis on ISO 17025 and ensure GLP compliance where applicable.
• Ensure equipment is serviced, maintained and calibrated and reporting all deficiencies in an appropriate manner.
• Ensure that adequate levels of consumables and reagent inventory are maintained to avoid downtime.
• Ensure that the set turnaround time for every sample submitted is adhered to and that the clients’ testing requirements are fully met including application of correct methods/standards.
• Ensure health and safety measures are adhered to regarding general hygiene, sample testing, sample retention, disposal/destruction.
• Coordinate annual and periodic stock take with all concerned stakeholders.

Qualifications

Experience

• At least Five (5) years relevant laboratory testing experience in a multi-purpose ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory.
• Must be a technical signatory with a national accreditation body for a minimum of 3 years with supervisory experience.
• Good knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017, HACCP, HSE standards, accreditation body requirement and have sound knowledge of laboratory instruments such as the incubators, ovens, autoclaves and biosafety cabinet.
• Certified ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Internal auditor with demonstrated audit practice.
• Proven ability to develop, verify and validate methods
• Exposure in proficiency testing (PT) programs and non-conforming work management.

Competencies

• Knowledge of laboratory functions and applications
• Maintenance of accreditation status
• Proficiency and substantial hands-on experience in modern Microbiology technique
• Microsoft Office Suite skills and familiarity with Laboratory Information Management System
• Work with minimum supervision
• Experience of supervision of a team
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload for self and team
• Have sound knowledge of laboratory work particularly microbiological analysis
• Satisfactory capability in application of the relevant testing protocol
• Sound technical record keeping techniques
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Keen problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with a strong commitment to process improvement and efficiency.
• Knowledge of microbiology hazardous waste, industrial hygiene, and/or environmental health standards