Scientific Officer
Core
Lead the planning, implementation, and operational management of a high-throughput Molecular Lab, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimal performance for COVID-19 PCR and pipeline testing.
Role type
Senior Scientific Officer (Molecular Laboratory Management)
Builds
High-throughput molecular testing capabilities and compliant laboratory operations
Domain
Clinical diagnostics / Molecular biology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Molecular diagnostics methods, SOP development, regulatory compliance (biosafety/quality), lab equipment procurement, staff training and recruitment, audit management (MOH/CAP), inventory management, technical advisory on clinical lab methods
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
PCR testing equipment, molecular diagnostics instruments
Responsibilities
Develop SOPs and workflow protocols for molecular testing; ensure regulatory compliance on biosafety and quality; support procurement of lab equipment and consumables; support recruitment, selection, and staff training; lead MOH audits to attain testing licenses; monitor inventory levels and expedite orders; manage internal, external, regulatory, and accreditation audits; provide technical advisory on clinical laboratory methods
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory experience
