Laboratory Supervisor

Job Advert Summary

Eduvos is looking to employ the services of a Laboratory Supervisor at our Pretoria campus.

Type of position: Permanent

The Position:

To manage the day-to-day operations of a campus laboratory/laboratories, thereby creating a learning environment for lecturers and students in which experiments can be performed.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum qualification:

• Honours qualification in Biological Sciences is required. A masters will be advantageous.

Experience:

• At least five years’ experience in a professional role in a laboratory environment.
• Managerial experience will be advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the quality of the practicals and ensure they comply with timelines, OHS requirements including waste management, housekeeping, maintenance and repair of equipment, and practical lecturer, lab tech and student queries.
• Participate in Communities of practice and ensure quality.
• Management of laboratory expense, operational day-to-day planning (roles and responsibilities of lab techs, manage waste generated, adjustment and input for timetables. Operational implementation and execution monitoring and corrective actions).
• Problem solving relating to resource and capacity management of people, equipment, consumables, workflow, etc.
• Provide input regarding operational efficiency - processes, policies and procedures (SOPs), methodologies, performance standards.
• Risk Management.

Functional and Behavioural Competencies

Functional and technical competencies:

• Proficient in using and maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong understanding of SOPs, lab safety protocols, and regulatory requirements (e.g. ISO 17025, 14001, and 9001).

Behavioural competencies:

• Action orientation.
• Leadership.
• Collaborative relations and teamwork.
• Effective communication.
• Analysing and problem solving.
• Planning and organising and time management.