Aviagen

Job Description Summary:

To manage laboratories owned by Aviagen India for internal flock health monitoring that provides high quality results which are reliable and consistent within agreed timescales and quality standards

Job Description:

• Manage all sections of the laboratory (Serology, Bacteriology & Media preparation, molecular diagnostics, Virus isolation and characterisation, etc) to ensure that all samples are processed and tested to a high standard of accuracy and within tight deadlines.
• Implement sample testing protocols to agreed quality standards, seeking to improve the efficiency and consistency of these techniques wherever possible.
• Ensure that all data are maintained accurately and timely in accordance with Aviagen standards and process.
• Review all results which fall out with limits and decide on further action where appropriate, including escalation of issues which pose a health risk to products and the company.
• Ensure that existing and new employees are properly trained and their competence assessed on a regular basis to ensure that they operate to the quality standards required.
• Ensure the working practices in the laboratory meet appropriate standards of hygiene, health and safety.
• Manage the laboratory staff, including performance management, communication, training and development, etc to ensure that the lab is resourced with competent and motivated staff.
• Plan and manage the laboratory budget, seeking opportunities for cost efficiencies and quality improvements where necessary.
• Production planning and procuring required materials through established procurement process of the organisation.
• Preparing annual reports, periodic renewal of DSIR certification as it comes and successful completion and continuation of NABL accreditation.
• Manages Budget and Staff of 9

Other Qualifications:

• Masters in Microbiology/biotechnology
• 10 years of experience in microbial laboratory techniques including virology and molecular diagnostics
• Good communication skills
• Ability to motivate and manage the team
• Ability to run the division independently