Job description
– To plan and review resources needed for implementation, maintenance and improvement of the laboratory QMS
– Planning of food testing laboratory unit safety and working conditions,
– Prepare testing services cost and submit to the Division manager for approval
– Prepare the proposal for new testing scope
– Elaborate the list of testing parameters and matrices for accreditation
– Plan for laboratory Proficiency Testing (PT) and evaluate PT results
– Approval of Technical Specifications of equipment and reagents
– Participating in the technical evaluation committee on laboratory supplies
– Elaborate the list of approved suppliers and subcontractors
– Maintain the equipment maintenance and calibration schedules
– Approving and authorizing the procedures, test methods and standards operating procedures (SOPs) drafted
– Participate in the development of laboratory procedures and SOP’s
– Investigating and identifying potential sources of deviations and institute corrective actions for all analytical work
– Approval of new test methods and methods verification processes
– Initiate method development, method validation and estimation of uncertainty budget
– Ensure test data obtained from analytical work within the laboratory is secure and confidentiality is maintained
– To organize meetings with external advisors, auditing/accreditation bodies
– To coordinate the preparation, publication, and dissemination of information on relevant quality standards in the laboratory
– To provide training in areas of laboratory QMS for staff
– Authorize the laboratory testing reports before final approval
– To perform any other duties as maybe assigned by immediate supervisor
Job Profile
Bachelor’s Degree Microbiology
Experience: 3
Master’s Degree in Microbiology
Experience: 1
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
Experience: 3
Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology
Experience: 3
Master’s Degree in Chemistry
Experience: 1
Master’s Degree in Biotechnology
Experience: 1
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences
Experience: 3
Master’s Degree in Food Sciences
Experience: 1
Skills
Integrity
Creativity/innovation
Inclusiveness
Accountability
Communication
Teamwork
Client/citizen focus
Professionalism
Commitment to continuous learning
Resource management skills
Analytical skills
Problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Networking skills
Leadership skills
Mentoring and coaching skills
Time management skills
Risk management skills
Performance management skills
Results oriented
Digital literacy skills
Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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