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Laboratory Manager

Location:	Central, Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia, Middle East
Job Type:	Permanent
Posted:	15th Nov 2009
Closing Date:	13th Dec 2009
Posted By:	King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
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Laboratory Manager Job Description - Laboratory Manager Objective To develop and manage the Incubator Laboratories and provide support for user companies. To work with the rest of the Incubator Team to achieve its objectives in the area of biotechnology research commercialization. Accountable to Director of Laboratory Services Responsible for Laboratory Technician staff, all technical facilities, central laboratory operations and equipment and health and safety. Working relationships To assist the Director of Laboratory Services to build up and maintain effective and efficient relationships with all service providers and support organisations. Key tasks Laboratory Users •To manage the daily running of the Laboratory facilities, maintaining: an environment conducive to good health and safety, and laboratory procedure, practices; equipment and facilities in good working order; service contracts on equipment and organizing repairs as required •To maintain good relationships with private and public sector supporters of the Incubator •To maintain good relationships with private sector users of the Incubator and its Laboratories •To help seek further users of the facility •With other members of the Incubator Team, seek to offer support to the users of the facility and network members Staff •Supervise and support Laboratory Technician staff. Incubator Services •Promote the Incubator’s services. •Assist with projects for client companies in the Incubator as appropriate •Carry out lab-based work for and with client companies •Source and procure laboratory equipment, consumables and services •Negotiate service contracts with equipment manufacturers and suppliers •Have the ability to undertake first-line maintenance of equipment, including replacement of items such as bulbs and filters and second-line maintenance after manufacturer training, or with remote assistance by manufacturer •Liaise as necessary on operational matters with the Director of Incubator Services Core skills & Person Specification: •Experienced laboratory manager with a background in biological sciences and wet laboratories •Good to fluent English speaker, preferably Arabic speaking as well •Good interpersonal skills, able to mix with and relate to tenants •Good negotiating skills •Very practical, can-do attitude •Lateral thinker, problem solver •Ability to run high levels of H&S through cooperation rather than being an enforcer •Strong IT skills •Keen to undertake further training, either on the job or external, including abroad Laboratory Manager PERSON SPECIFICATION The skills, abilities, experience and knowledge outlined below provide a summary of what is required to carry out this job effectively. They also form the selection criteria on which the decision on who to appoint will be made. Please ensure that you show how you meet the criteria outlined below in your application. Relevant Experience, Skills and Knowledge Essential Work Experience and Skills Experienced laboratory manager with a background in biological sciences and wet laboratories The ability to meet deadlines, including production of reports to an agreed timetable Ability to work as part of a team Ability to follow and to give clear instructions Have the ability to undertake first-line maintenance of equipment, including replacement of items such as bulbs and filters and second-line maintenance after manufacturer training, or with remote assistance by manufacturer Personal Skills and Attributes The ability to engender trust and confidence of colleagues Confidence and enthusiasm Good organizational skills Good Negotiating and networking skills Demonstrated ability to be innovative, take the initiative and achieve objectives on time The ability to interact and work successfully as part of a small team Very practical, can-do attitude Lateral thinker, problem solver Ability to run high levels of H&S through cooperation rather than being an enforcer Strong IT skills Keen to undertake further training, either on the job or external, including abroad Desirable Experience in managing a Laboratory in a Commercial Research organization A general knowledge of administrative procedures in a research based organization or commercial organization A general knowledge of administrative procedures in public sector organizations Relevant Qualifications Desirable A degree or other post-secondary qualification Communication and Interpersonal Skills Essential Excellent written and oral English Excellent interpersonal skills, able to relate to very focused people Calm, unruffled personality, able to multi-task Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to negotiate with and persuade with a wide range of people Strong report writing and written skills Desirable Excellent written and oral Arabic Additional Criteria Essential A commitment to being a member of a small interdependent team and to assist the building up excellent working relationships with sponsor and partner organizations

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