Purpose of the job position: 

Microbiologists are responsible for undertaking laboratory analysis and monitoring of microbial cultures, samples and new drugs using specialist computer software and a range of identification methods and clinical trials. 

Responsibilities of the post holder 

• Responsible for daily management of microbiology laboratory (at specified work site) including specimen reception, handling, laboratory testing and reporting following standard operating procedures (SOPs).  
• Responsible for applying good clinical laboratory practice (GCLP) guidelines. 
• Responsible for molecular testing of clinical specimen and bacterial isolates. 
• Support laboratory manager (both of work sites and OUCRUNP) for setting up of quality assurance /quality control (QA/QC) procedures. 
• Manage and upgrade bio repository system at OUCRUNP laboratory. 
• Responsible for development of SOPs, and study specific laboratory manuals. 
• Archiving laboratory documents and records at specified work site and OUCRUNP according to OUCRU document and record control guidelines. 
• Manage and update inventory of consumables as well as inventories of laboratory equipment. 
• Initiate and support laboratory management at specified work site and OUCRUNP by developing instrument preventive maintenance contracts. Facilitate procurement officer of OUCRUNP in annual maintenance contract follow up. 
• Ensuring and monitoring smooth operation of cold chain system.  
• Assist in laboratory induction training of OUCRUNP laboratory staff. 
• Liaise with clinical trial unit (CTU) of OUCRUNP for setting up a study. 
• Responsible for addressing queries by CTU study monitoring visits, preparing reports and dissemination of such reports within the laboratory team. 
• Liaise with data management team of OUCRUNP regularly.

Other

• Comply with the general code of conduct.