Laboratory Manager - Deans Office (6 Months Contract) - 25958 at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

POST OVERVIEW

• The Laboratory Manager will oversee the integration of all income-bearing laboratories within the Faculty into a single, cohesive entity. This role will involve developing a new business plan towards the implementation of a unified management model, to ensure that the laboratories operate efficiently through the LIMS arm of the VetView software. The plan will need to consider how the laboratory unit will function administratively, including financial management/debtors control.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a new business plan for the integrated laboratories; and undertake a cost analysis of said new business plan;
• Design a potential implementation strategy for the laboratory merger, including:
• Consideration towards compliance and regulatory oversight; 
• Laboratory quality systems in accordance with SANAS requirements;
• Financial and procurement management including integrated debtors  control/management for the laboratories;
• Coordination within the LIMS arm of the VetView software for laboratory operations;
• Design the flow between sample reception and the laboratories;
• Advice on staffing and other resource needs for the Unit;
• Advice on general administration requirements of the Unit; and
• Create a marketing strategy for the business unit.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant Honours-degree in laboratory science or a related field;
• Six years’ experience  in strategic laboratory management of which two years should  include experience in managing staff, including administrative and technical staff;
• Experience with financial management;
• High-level liaison with internal and external stakeholders;
• Experience in establishing and managing collaborations/partnerships; and
• Knowledge of and experience with SANAS requirements.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Language and communication skills.;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; and
• Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office, internet).

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Relevant qualification in business management;
• Experience in working in an academic environment;
• Experience in laboratory and/or practice management;
• Involvement in laboratory research (either as researcher or supervisor);
• Acquaintance with laboratory market trends and industry regulations;
• Understanding of computerized business management systems, especially laboratory   information systems;
• Dynamic leadership skills;
• Visionary and strong decision-making skills;
• Ability to perform under pressure; and
• Well-developed organizational skills.

CLOSING DATE: 12 June 2025