SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN - VACCINE PRODUCTION X2

Agricultural Research Council; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural research institution in Pretoria is looking for a laboratory manager to supervise quality control and assurance activities. The role includes managing laboratory equipment, executing experiments, and supporting research technicians. Candidates should have a strong technical background and be able to foster a culture of safety. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative research projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Quality Control and Assurance activities.
• Implement smooth execution of experiments and data collection.
• Manage laboratory equipment and ensure proper functioning.
• Collaborate with chief research technicians on production activities.
• Manage coordination of activities and foster safety culture.
• Enhance research by applying strong technical knowledge.
• Contribute to successful execution of research projects.
• Facilitate skills transfer for Vaccine production trainee.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervision of Quality Control and Assurance activities (bioanalytic and regulatory compliance).
• Implementing the smooth execution of experiments, data collection and production laboratory procedures.
• Responsible for managing laboratory equipment, ensuring its proper functioning and maintenance.
• Collaborate closely with chief research technicians, assisting in the design, implementation of production activities, troubleshooting technical issues, managing the accuracy and reliability of data collected.
• Manage the coordination of activities and fostering a culture of safety and efficiency in the laboratory.
• Facilitate and enhance the research efforts of the institution by applying strong technical knowledge and ability, thereby
• Contributing to the successful execution and outcomes of research projects.
• Capacity building and skills transfer for Vaccine production trainee.