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Position Title:
RESEARCH LABORATORY MANAGER/WARM BASE
Position Number:
Project Worksite
028
LIBR (1 position)
Deadline for submission: Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 5:00pm Liberia Time
About PREVAIL:
PREVAIL, or the Partnership for Research on Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in Liberia, is a clinical research partnership between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Liberian Ministry of Health.
Summary of Position:
The Research Laboratory Manager will oversee the PREVAIL Research Laboratory at LIBR in Liberia. This position will work closely with the other Laboratory Working Group members to help train, audit, and coordinate movements of technicians and samples. S/he will also be responsible for conducting performance reviews of the laboratory staff, operating and monitoring laboratory equipment, analyzing and reporting scientific data, and resolving daily laboratory issues.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Description of Responsibilities:
 Supervises all direct reports to ensure that work is being done properly and efficiently.
 Monitors and reports staff attendance on a regular basis to his/her Supervisor.
 Accountable for all tasks and responsibilities of subordinates and communicates effectively with the Lab Working Group team.
 Delegates tasks to employees, tracks progress and provides constructive feedback throughout projects.
 Motivates team members and create strategies to boost productivity.
 Fully understands all standard operating procedures for the laboratory activities that the technicians and supervisors perform daily, including blood draws, sample accessioning, sample processing/testing, and biorepository activities such as aliquoting, storing and data entry.
 Trains new staff on all laboratory standard operating procedures.
 Evaluates performance of lab staff, and conducts regular performance reviews
 Reviews laboratory QA and QC on a regular basis.
 Participates in process improvement activities and participates in after-hours emergency response and/or establishes appropriate backup coverage when required.
 Responsible for reviewing and submitting all Laboratory monitoring forms to supervisor and TMG/HQ team as needed.
 Responsible for reviewing and approving research lab technicians/technical team competency and performance.
 Maintains a safe work environment.
 Reports to work on time and performs all daily functions. Partnership for Research on Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in Liberia (PREVAIL) Liberia – U.S. Joint Clinical Research Partnership The Mitchell Group, Inc. (TMG)
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 Participates in protocol meetings/calls in order to understand and provide suggestions for collection, processing and storage of PREVAIL study samples.
 Understands the regulations for sample shipment and storage both within Liberia, regionally and internationally.
 Ensures supplies are adequate and are not expired for all clinical research activities performed at LIBR.
 Ensures adequate staffing is assigned to perform PREVAIL sample processing, receipt, packaging, and deliveries.
 Supervises day to day operation of the laboratory to meet deadlines and ensures testing schedules are maintained.
 Tests new and improved laboratory methods and procedures.
 Prepares laboratory notes, charts, graphs and results of testing outcomes.
 Enforces safety procedures and provides training to staff.
 Maintains documentation for standard operating procedures and update as needed.
 Develops and maintains budget for laboratory expenditures.
 Assists with management decisions and activities.
 Performs other duties as assigned
Skills:
 Strong knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and procedures with analytical testing for research studies.
 Works on problems of moderate scope that require analysis of data or identifiable factors.
 Exercises judgment within defined policies and procedures to determine appropriate action.
 Decisions made generally affect delays in schedules and failure to achieve goals of the department.
 Excellent oral and written communication skills.
 Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
 Project or technical leadership required.
 Supervisory or management experience required.
 Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
Management Competencies:
 Commitment to the Organization, its Mission and Values
 Cultural Sensitivity / Valuing Diversity
 Building and Managing Relationships / Encourages Collaboration
 Performance Management / Promotes Staff Accountability
 Conflict Management / Coaching and Mentoring
 Results Orientation / Commitment to Excellence
 Knowledge Sharing / Continuous Learning
Qualifications
 Education: Master’s Degree in the field of Biological Science or Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Trials, Life Science, Sciences or Related Field.
 Preferred Job-related Experience: Typically requires 3-5 years of laboratory management utilizing Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
 Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of experience in line management of staff.
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