Lab Manager
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Position Title: RISE Lab Manager
Program: Revitalising Informal Settlements and their Environments (RISE
Reporting to: RISE Assessment Project Manager Indonesia (1), RISE Country Manager Indonesia (2), RISE Project Manager, Assessment in Melbourne (Monash University) (3)
Duty Station: Makassar, Indonesia
Duration: 12 months, extendable based on performance
Work Days: Full time, flexible (40 hours per week) as directed
Closing Date: Monday 20 September 2024, 11:59 PM Makassar Time
Enquiries and Applications: Maghfira Saifuddaolah, RISE Assessment Project Manager Indonesia c/o Nurul Natsir, RISE Project Administrator ([email protected]). Your application should consist of a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (detailed below) and a current CV and referees.
Background
The Revitalising Informal Settlements and their Environments (RISE) program is an action-research program led by Monash University Australia in partnership with Hasanuddin University Makassar. RISE is a randomised-control trial (RCT) of a new water-sensitive approach to upgrading water and sanitation services in informal settlements across Makassar, Indonesia and Suva, Fiji. Working with communities, governments, local leaders and partner institutions, RISE is co-designing location-specific solutions that integrate green infrastructure, such as constructed wetlands, to strengthen the whole-of-life water and sanitation cycle. RISE success will be measured by the health and well-being of residents – particularly children under five years of age – and the ecological diversity of the surrounding environment. RISE has been in operation in Makassar since 2017 and involves the participation of 13 informal settlements in Makassar.
RISE is a consortium of 27 world-leading academic, government, industry and NGO institutions. The RISE team includes more than 170 researchers and practitioners from a range of disciplines and backgrounds, including ecology, biology, medicine, engineering, urban design, science, community development, and social science disciplines.
We are seeking an experienced Lab Manager to join our team at the Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University based at the Tamalanrea campus. This position performs a range of significant and complex research activities that play a critical role in supporting the delivery of the RISE Assessment program outcomes. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless operation of the laboratory, compliance with ISO 9001 certification, and efficient delivery of research services. This includes overseeing and undertaking risk management and adverse events for maintenance of ISO 9001 certification, meetings with stakeholders, researchers and laboratory staff, developing and curating standard operating procedures, and supporting auditing activities to ensure the maintenance of safety standards and practices for sustained ISO accreditation.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Education / Qualifications
- A recognised degree in a relevant field of biological, chemical, or physical sciences, such as medical or clinical laboratory science, environmental science, microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or immunology.
Experience
Required:
- At least five years of experience in microbiology or laboratory science research, environmental health research and/or public health research projects.
- Experience working in an ISO 9001 or ISO 17025 standard, or in a similar accredited laboratory, with a minimum of two years at a supervisory level.
Desirable:
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications are highly desirable
- Experience in molecular diagnostics and/or genomic techniques is an advantage.
- Experience in culture based faecal indicator organism assays is preferred
- Experience with ELISAs is preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong understanding of laboratory practices, processes, equipment and procedures, as well as a good knowledge of the Laboratory Quality Management System and its significance in laboratory operations.
- Knowledge in the general safety within the laboratory, effective personal protective equipment use, complies to and advocates laboratory policies and SOPs
- Demonstrated relationship management and consulting skills, including the ability to interact with, negotiate with and gain cooperation from internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated highly-developed planning and organisational skills, with experience establishing priorities, implementing improvements and meeting deadlines yet maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to participate in essential meetings, articulate ideas, and provide concise written reports, updates, and documentation as required.
- Clear communication in a Team environment
- Must be a self-starter and able to work with minimum supervision
- Must be familiar with a community-based development project environment
- Demonstrated computer literacy skills, including Microsoft Office applications, to enhance productivity and support daily tasks.
Other Job-related Information
- Travel to other campuses of the University and related institutions may be required
- There may be a requirement to work additional hours from time to time
- There may be peak periods of work during which taking of leave may be restricted
Key Responsibilities
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Laboratory Operations Management |
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Accreditation and Compliance |
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Leadership and Staff Management |
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Safety and Compliance |
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Quality Assurance |
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Platform Quality Management |
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Record Keeping |
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Procurement and Equipment Management |
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Communication and Collaboration |
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