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Molecular Diagnostic Manager
DistrictNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractType not specifiedPosted2026-09-10Close dateNot specifiedExperience5 yearsSourceFuzu Uganda
molecular diagnostic managermolecular biologybiotechnologybiochemistryGMPISO 13485manufacturingproductionqualityKampalamanagermid-level
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Microhaem Scientifics is hiring a Molecular Diagnostic Manager in Kampala, Uganda. The role leads daily molecular diagnostic production, ensures GMP/ISO 13485 compliance, supervises staff, oversees batch records and CAPA, drives process optimization, and supports scale-up, validation, and QC activities. Candidates need a degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related field, at least 5 years in molecular diagnostic production, and at least 3 years leading production teams.
- Leads molecular diagnostic production and scale-up in Kampala
- GMP/ISO 13485 manufacturing environment
- Requires 5+ years molecular diagnostic production experience
- Requires 3+ years leadership of production teams
- Involves batch records, CAPA, validation, and cross-functional work
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Original source description
- Kampala
- •
- Uganda
- Contract Type
- Description
- DUTIES AND
Responsibilities
- Lead daily production of molecular diagnostic
- Ensure strict compliance with GMP, ISO 13485, SOPs, and quality
- Supervise and train production staff; plan manpower
- Oversee batch production records, documentation, and CAPA
- Monitor equipment performance, calibration, and preventive
- Drive workflow optimization and continuous process
- Lead scale-up of production from pilot to commercial batches, ensuring reproducibility and regulatory
- Implement electronic batch records and LIMS integration for
- Support incoming, in-process, and final QC testing
Requirements
- for open systems and/or closed molecular
- Document all production activities in compliance with ISO 13485 and/or WHO TGS/TSS
- Participate in method validation, verification, and technology development and transfer
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction without compromising reagent
- Ensure SOPs and batch records are in place and consistently
- Oversee design and execution of performance evaluation studies (analytical and clinical).
- Champion contamination control strategies (cleanroom zoning, environmental monitoring).
- Work closely with R&D, QA, QC, and regulatory teams to support new product
- Train junior production staff on GMP/ISO 13485-compliant molecular reagent production techniques and GMP principles.
- QUALIFICATIONS &
Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on
- in molecular diagnostic production in a GMP/ISO 13485-compliant manufacturing
- Minimum of 3 years’ leadership
- as a supervisor of molecular reagent production teams.
- Proven track record in scaling up molecular diagnostic reagent production, compliant with GMP/ISO 13485
- Minimum 5 years in molecular diagnostics manufacturing, with at least 4 years in GMP/ISO 13485-compliant manufacturing leadership
- Tags
- Manufacturing, operations, quality
- Manufacturing
- Mid-level
- Uganda
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