Job Advert Summary
Eduvos is seeking to employ a National Laboratory Manager to oversee and manage Applied Science Laboratories across multiple campuses.
Employment Type
Permanent
Purpose of the role
This strategic role ensures efficient laboratory operations, compliance with safety regulations, and the seamless delivery of practicals to enhance student learning.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications / Education / Certification
- A PhD in laboratory sciences
- At least five years' experience in a laboratory managerial role
Duties and Responsibilities
Overall performance of all campus laboratories
Quality of practicals / contentEvaluations and satisfaction ratings from stakeholdersThroughput and pass ratesStrategy development for practical content and logisticsDevelopment of laboratory guidelines and input in academic guidelines and module guidesEfficiency of laboratories / Process complianceTimely / turnaround times (e.g., timely start and end times of practicals)Full delivery according to scheduled timetablesAvailability of laboratory assets / equipment and consumablesCompliance to academic support and laboratory housekeeping rolesRelevant laboratory procedures and regulationsWaste managementSafety / OHSRelevant national and international regulatory guidelines for example OHSACommunity of practice memberQuality of contributionLevel of participationManagementLaboratory Budget and Equipment Oversight
Planning and overseeing the laboratories budget, including equipment purchases, supplies, and module specific budgetsOperational planning for the laboratoriesPlanning for the laboratories associated with academic content, practical and budget planning, timetabling, new structural developmentsMonitoring and control against plans and objectivesOperational policy design and strategy for implementation and execution – review of control, corrective actionSupplier Management
Onboarding of new suppliers, obtaining quotes, procurement processingEscalations and Issue Resolution
Problem solving and decision quality, including escalations, queries and complaintsPolicies, Procedures and Systems / SOP's
Develop and implement policies and procedures for laboratory operationsEnsure compliance with safety regulations and protocols by creating policies for upholding health and safety protocols within the laboratory and associated areasAddress waste management and ensure H&S audit issues are addressedApproval of workflow processes, policies and procedures (SOP’s), methodologies, performance standardsCapacity and Resourcing
Financial Planning and Inventory ManagementResource and capacity management for the campuses (people, equipment, consumables, workload and workflow monitoring between teams)Leadership
National Laboratory Strategy / Input into Applied Science StrategyCommunicate Eduvos values, strategy, cultureTalent acquisition and onboarding processes – appoint the lab teamIndividual performance enhancement – role clarity and objectives; reviews; feedback; corrective actionsSkill levels – training & development / coaching & mentoringCulture and climate (motivation; energy; retention; support; communication and information sharing; engagement; discipline; recognition; empowered; care) – establish and maintain an engaged and high performing teamFunctional and Behavioural Competencies
Functional competencies
Strong background in scientific research or relevant sciences to understand and manage laboratory operationsExcellent management and supervisory skillsProject Management : setting timeframes, communicating goals and successful deliveryBudget ManagementEquipment and Safety : familiarity with lab equipment, safety protocols, and proficiency testing; analyze data, solve problems, and report resultsRegulatory Knowledge : understanding regulations (such as OHSA, BSL levels)Strategic Thinking for better collaboration, organization and problem solvingBehavioral competencies
Action orientationLeadershipCollaborative relations and teamworkEffective communicationAnalyzing and problem solvingPlanning and organising and time managementResilience and coping with pressure and setbacks#J-18808-Ljbffr