Laboratory Manager & Coordinator job at Uganda Virus Research Institute
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Posted date: 2025-May-13
Location: Entebbe, Uganda
Laboratory Manager & Coordinator 2025-05-12T09:37:41+00:00 Uganda Virus Research Institute https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_684/logo/Uganda%20Virus%20Institute.gif https://www.uvri.go.ug/ FULL_TIME Entebbe Entebbe 00256 Uganda Healthcare Management 2025-05-26T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 The CEPI-UVRI Centralized Laboratory Network (CLN), established under CEPI's global initiative, supports harmonized vaccine testing and standardized immunogenicity assessments for epidemic preparedness. As a newly established regional CLN node, UVRI is partnering with MRC UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unt to provide reliable, high-throughput immuncassay support to vaccine developers targeting high-priority threats such as Ebola, Marburg, COVID-18, and Disease X. This expansion in East Attrica addresses critical gaps in vaccine evaluation, reduces sample shipment delays, and enhances outbreak preparedness across the region We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager and coordinator to lead and manage laboratory sperations. This is a strategic position for an individual passionate about high quality laboratory science, health systems strengthening, and epidemic response Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), Entebbe Main purpose of this position Key Responsibilities Leadership & Coordination - Supervise a multidisciplinary laboratory team and foster a culture of quality, accountability, and soentific excellence by Track project timelines and ensure the successful execution of laboratory deliverables across studies
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to implementing teams and external stakeholders
Operations Management - Coordinate dally laboratory activilles, ensuring compliance with SOPs, GCLP, and safety regulations by Oversee procurement, inventory, and maintenance of reagents and equipment
- Ensure data integrity, security, and traceabilty across all assays.
- Lead or participate in assay optimization for priority pathogens
Quality, Compliance & Safety - Uphold internal and external regulatory standards, including IATAIRB, and national biosafety guidelines.
- Maintain accreditation status and ensure continuous participation in
- External Quality Assurance (EQA) schemes
- Conduct regular safety training, enforce compliance protocols, and maintain audit readiness
Capacity Building & Documentation - Develop and review SOPs, training manuals, and crientation materials for new staff and trainees
- Mentor junior staff and support ongoing professional development.
- Lead internal refresher and certification training in GOLP, GCP, IATA, and laboratory biosafety.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in biomedical laboratory technology or related field (MSc is an added advantage).
- At least 3 years in a supervisory laboratory role with GCLP oversight
- Credit passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics at UCE and UACE
- Demonstrated experience in ELISA, neutralisation assays, biosafety, and sample shipment, competency in Microsoft Office and basic statistics.
- Strong leadership attention to detail, excellent communication skills, problem-solving skills, and a results-oriented mindset
Why Join CEPI-UVRI CLN? - Impact: Contribute to global vaccine research and development by Innovation Work with advanced diagnostic technologies and validated immunoassays
- Collaboration: Join a global team of scientists and researchers shaping epdemic response
- Development Build skills in quality systems, clinical trials, and outbreak saupaedaud
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Coordination Supervise a multidisciplinary laboratory team and foster a culture of quality, accountability, and soentific excellence by Track project timelines and ensure the successful execution of laboratory deliverables across studies Provide technical assistance and guidance to implementing teams and external stakeholders Operations Management Coordinate dally laboratory activilles, ensuring compliance with SOPs, GCLP, and safety regulations by Oversee procurement, inventory, and maintenance of reagents and equipment Ensure data integrity, security, and traceabilty across all assays. Lead or participate in assay optimization for priority pathogens Quality, Compliance & Safety Uphold internal and external regulatory standards, including IATAIRB, and national biosafety guidelines. Maintain accreditation status and ensure continuous participation in External Quality Assurance (EQA) schemes Conduct regular safety training, enforce compliance protocols, and maintain audit readiness Capacity Building & Documentation Develop and review SOPs, training manuals, and crientation materials for new staff and trainees Mentor junior staff and support ongoing professional development. Lead internal refresher and certification training in GOLP, GCP, IATA, and laboratory biosafety. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in biomedical laboratory technology or related field (MSc is an added advantage). At least 3 years in a supervisory laboratory role with GCLP oversight Credit passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics at UCE and UACE Demonstrated experience in ELISA, neutralisation assays, biosafety, and sample shipment, competency in Microsoft Office and basic statistics. Strong leadership attention to detail, excellent communication skills, problem-solving skills, and a results-oriented mindset JOB-6821c165088c7 Vacancy title:
Laboratory Manager & Coordinator Jobs at:
Uganda Virus Research Institute Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 26 2025 Duty Station:
Entebbe | Entebbe | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 12 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: The CEPI-UVRI Centralized Laboratory Network (CLN), established under CEPI's global initiative, supports harmonized vaccine testing and standardized immunogenicity assessments for epidemic preparedness. As a newly established regional CLN node, UVRI is partnering with MRC UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unt to provide reliable, high-throughput immuncassay support to vaccine developers targeting high-priority threats such as Ebola, Marburg, COVID-18, and Disease X. This expansion in East Attrica addresses critical gaps in vaccine evaluation, reduces sample shipment delays, and enhances outbreak preparedness across the region We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Manager and coordinator to lead and manage laboratory sperations. This is a strategic position for an individual passionate about high quality laboratory science, health systems strengthening, and epidemic response Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), Entebbe Main purpose of this position Key Responsibilities Leadership & Coordination - Supervise a multidisciplinary laboratory team and foster a culture of quality, accountability, and soentific excellence by Track project timelines and ensure the successful execution of laboratory deliverables across studies
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to implementing teams and external stakeholders
Operations Management - Coordinate dally laboratory activilles, ensuring compliance with SOPs, GCLP, and safety regulations by Oversee procurement, inventory, and maintenance of reagents and equipment
- Ensure data integrity, security, and traceabilty across all assays.
- Lead or participate in assay optimization for priority pathogens
Quality, Compliance & Safety - Uphold internal and external regulatory standards, including IATAIRB, and national biosafety guidelines.
- Maintain accreditation status and ensure continuous participation in
- External Quality Assurance (EQA) schemes
- Conduct regular safety training, enforce compliance protocols, and maintain audit readiness
Capacity Building & Documentation - Develop and review SOPs, training manuals, and crientation materials for new staff and trainees
- Mentor junior staff and support ongoing professional development.
- Lead internal refresher and certification training in GOLP, GCP, IATA, and laboratory biosafety.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in biomedical laboratory technology or related field (MSc is an added advantage).
- At least 3 years in a supervisory laboratory role with GCLP oversight
- Credit passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics at UCE and UACE
- Demonstrated experience in ELISA, neutralisation assays, biosafety, and sample shipment, competency in Microsoft Office and basic statistics.
- Strong leadership attention to detail, excellent communication skills, problem-solving skills, and a results-oriented mindset
Why Join CEPI-UVRI CLN?
- Impact: Contribute to global vaccine research and development by Innovation Work with advanced diagnostic technologies and validated immunoassays
- Collaboration: Join a global team of scientists and researchers shaping epdemic response
- Development Build skills in quality systems, clinical trials, and outbreak saupaedaud
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 36 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? uvri.go.ug&form%5Bvalid-to%5D=Monday,%20May%2026%202025">Click here to submit your application now. Applications together with copies of academic certificates, transcripts, a CV, copy of your last role related appraisal, contracts if any, including names of two (2) work related referees indicating their contacts with emails and phone numbers should be addressed to the Director Uganda Virus Research Institute, PO Box 40, Entebbe and submitted via email to director uvrigong and copy to mkatusabeuvri.go.ug and ymirembeuvri.go.ug not later than 5pm on 26/5/2025 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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