Management of Microbiology Laboratory:
• Manage all routine testing that is required and communicate ressults timeously so that product releases are not unnecessarily delayed.
• Implementation and maintenance of a system for ordering consumables
• Ensure that all required SOPs and systems within the laboratory are in place and maintained,
• Identify any new requirements, suggest corrective action and implement and maintain new requirements.
• Ensure that any applicable CAPAs, events and change controls are closed within stipulated timeframes
Systems to Monitor and Control Environment in Classified Areas:
• Implementation and maintenance of an environmental monitoring program/contamination control strategy
• Reporting on EM results and trends that occur within the classified areas, making ecommendations, suggesting required corrective actions, and implementing corrective actions
• Implement international requirements/improvements in methods and systems, making recommendations for the local environment if applicable.
• Assist departments with projects where Microbiology will have an impact on continuous improvement.
• Manage the facility's pest control regime.
Management of Staff:
• Draft or update job descriptions of relevant jobs as the needs of the department and the organisation change.
• Draft performance contracts with staff by setting clear key performance areas (KPAs)
• Draft and communicate the training needs of staff
• Manage and provide ongoing performance feedback
• Implement the performance evaluation process by scheduling performance reviews with staff and completing the performance reviews annually.
• Manage the department’s recruitment needs
• Manage the department’s leave
• Manage the compliance of policies and procedures within the department
• Ensure appropriate disciplinary action is taken as needed
Budget Management:
• Setting and reviewing annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
• Monitoring adherence to budgets, making quarterly adjustments as needed during forecast meetings.
• Forecast spending in advance, especially at year-end, ensuring accruals are made as needed.
Quality Control:
• Release of Critical consumables for the CC facility, ensuring all critical consumables meet quality standards.
Improvement Projects:
• Initiate and assist with improvement projects to ensure compliance with local, global and regulatory standards.