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Lab Manager

Cape Town, South AfricaFull-time2026-10-09 → 2026-11-09
On-site

Core

Manage the daily operations, safety, and resource planning of an R&D laboratory specializing in DNA/RNA-modifying enzymes and genomics technologies.

Role type

Senior IC Lab Manager

Builds

R&D laboratory infrastructure and operational capacity for genomics and molecular diagnostics

Domain

Life Sciences / Genomics

Deliverable

infrastructure

Required skills

Laboratory management, inventory control, SOP documentation, safety compliance, equipment maintenance, procurement management, team supervision

Preferred skills

Experience with automated liquid handling, NGS sequencing platforms, ERP systems, local vendor knowledge

Responsibilities

Plan lab capacity and resource allocation, manage lab inventories and procurement, maintain and calibrate lab equipment, document and enforce SOPs, ensure SHE compliance, train staff on safety and procedures, manage lab cleaning and glassware reprocessing

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on management